Description
Buttery, pan-baked biscuits that are incredibly easy and foolproof. Perfect for busy families or a quick breakfast, with options for dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups / 240g All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons / 25g Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup / 240ml Whole milk
- 1 stick, 1/2 cup / 113g Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Melt Butter: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). While it’s heating, melt 1 stick (1/2 cup) of unsalted butter. Once melted, pour it directly into a 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring it coats the bottom evenly.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Pour the 1 cup milk into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky – resist the urge to overmix!
- Spoon into Dish: Carefully spoon the shaggy biscuit dough evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Gently spread it to the edges with the back of your spoon or a spatula.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is beautifully golden brown and the biscuits are puffed up and cooked through. The edges should look slightly crispy.
Notes
- Dietary Alternatives: For gluten-free, swap in a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. For dairy-free/vegan, use dairy-free milk (e.g., almond, oat) and plant-based butter.
- Flavor Variations: For a savory spin, add a pinch of garlic powder to the dry ingredients. Or, for a slightly sweeter biscuit, a touch of honey stirred into the milk can be delightful.
- Quick Swaps: Any type of milk (dairy or non-dairy) can be used successfully. Pre-melting your butter in the microwave can also speed up your prep time.
- Troubleshooting: If your biscuits are flatter than expected, your baking powder might be old. If they turn out dry, it’s likely you overmixed the dough; remember, a light touch is best for tender biscuits!
- Note: Nutritional information is an estimate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4.75g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.55g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 22.5mg
Keywords: Butter Swim Biscuit Recipe, Buttery Pan Baked, Easy Biscuit, Quick Breakfast, Family Dinner, Comfort Food