Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe
These Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, tender, and full of warm cinnamon flavor. The batter is simple, combining buttermilk and a touch of sweetness, baked in a pool of cinnamon-butter that soaks into the dough for extra richness and moisture. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting treat, these biscuits are easy to make and come out golden brown and delicious every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 9 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups (490 g) buttermilk
Cinnamon Butter Mixture
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for baking the biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until the dough is mostly combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Prepare Cinnamon Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Pour the cinnamon butter mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Then place the biscuit dough on top, spreading it carefully to the edges with a spatula or your hands.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Combine the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of this mixture over the biscuit dough.
- Score and Bake: Score the dough into 9 equal squares (3×3 pattern) to allow for easy serving. Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove biscuits from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture on top while still warm. Allow the cinnamon butter to soak into the biscuits before serving for maximum flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
- Scoring the dough before baking helps to portion the biscuits easily after baking.
- The cinnamon butter pool at the bottom creates a moist and flavorful base, often referred to as “swimming” in butter.
- These biscuits are best served warm for optimal softness and flavor.
- You can adjust the cinnamon and sugar topping amounts based on your preference for sweetness and spice.
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