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Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits

Indulgent Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits to Savor

Enjoy the delightful Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits, a warm and fluffy treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Additional flour for dusting as needed.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Make sure it’s fresh for the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Enhances browning.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances flavors.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed) Ensure it's very cold.
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (cold) Can substitute with regular milk and vinegar.
For Baking
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted) Serves as the base for baking.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Sweetens the biscuits.
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.
For Topping
  • ¼ cup cinnamon sugar mixture Combine sugar and cinnamon.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • biscuit cutter
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture and cut it until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix until just combined. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Lightly flour a surface, turn out the dough, and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  5. Cut out rounds with a biscuit cutter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Gather scraps, pat them down without overworking, and cut additional biscuits.
  7. Melt unsalted butter in a bowl and pour it into a baking dish to coat the bottom.
  8. Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  9. Place biscuits closely together in the prepared baking dish.
  10. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the biscuits.
  11. Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Let cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use cold ingredients and avoid over-mixing for the best biscuit texture.

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