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Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9-12 biscuits
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits are flaky, tender, and bursting with warm cinnamon sugar flavor. Perfectly baked until golden brown and drenched in melted butter and cinnamon sugar, these biscuits make an irresistible sweet breakfast or snack treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, very cold
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all leavening agents and salt.
  2. Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, quickly cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  3. Add the Buttermilk: Pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir with a fork or spatula just until the dough comes together. The dough will be shaggy and slightly sticky; do not overmix.
  4. Turn Out and Pat Down: Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto it and gently pat into a rectangle about 1 inch thick to prepare for cutting.
  5. Cut the Biscuits: Use a sharp biscuit cutter about 2-3 inches in diameter. Press straight down to cut biscuits without twisting to maintain their rise.
  6. Re-roll Scraps (Optional): Gather the dough scraps, pat into a rectangle again, and cut out additional biscuits to minimize waste.
  7. Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter completely to use for coating the baking dish and topping.
  8. Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: Whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until well blended for the topping.
  9. Prepare the Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into a 9-inch square baking dish or a similarly sized oven-safe dish, coating the entire bottom.
  10. Arrange the Biscuits: Nestle the biscuit rounds close together in the baking dish to allow them to rise upward and create a pull-apart effect.
  11. Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar: Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the biscuits for a sweet, crunchy crust.
  12. Bake: Bake the biscuits in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  13. Cool Slightly: Let the biscuits cool in the baking dish for a few minutes to set before serving.
  14. Serve: Serve warm, straight from the baking dish for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use very cold butter and buttermilk to create flaky layers in the biscuits.
  • Do not twist the biscuit cutter when cutting to ensure proper rising and even edges.
  • Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving to let the cinnamon sugar topping set.
  • You can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and reheat gently before serving.
  • Using a square baking dish helps create that classic ‘swim’ effect where the biscuits bake together and soak in the butter and sugar.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cinnamon-sugar-butter-swim-biscuits-recipe-2/