Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits are fluffy, tender biscuits coated in a luscious cinnamon-sugar butter glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, they feature a flaky texture achieved by cutting cold butter into the flour and baking until golden. The cinnamon sugar topping adds a delightful crunch and warm spice, making these biscuits irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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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
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, quickly work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring the butter stays cold for a flaky texture.
- Add the Buttermilk: Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir with a fork or spatula just until combined. The dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky but avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
- Turn Out and Pat Down: Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Pat it gently into a rectangular shape about 1 inch thick, being careful not to compact it too much.
- Cut the Biscuits: Use a sharp biscuit cutter, approximately 2-3 inches in diameter, to cut out biscuit rounds by pressing straight down without twisting to maintain rising during baking.
- Re-roll Scraps (Optional): Gather remaining dough scraps, pat them down again gently, and cut out more biscuits to use all dough efficiently.
- Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter completely until liquid.
- Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into a 9-inch square or similar sized oven-safe baking dish, evenly coating the bottom with butter to provide moisture and flavor.
- Arrange the Biscuits: Nestle the biscuit rounds close together in the butter-coated baking dish, ensuring they touch for soft sides.
- Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar: Generously sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the biscuits to create a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until the biscuits rise, turn golden brown on top, and are cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the dish and allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes to set the topping and avoid burns.
- Serve: Serve the Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits warm from the baking dish for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Ensure the butter used in the dough is very cold to achieve tender, flaky biscuits.
- Avoid twisting the biscuit cutter when cutting to prevent sealing the edges and inhibiting rising.
- Cold buttermilk helps in activating the baking soda and keeps dough from becoming tough.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh and warm but can be reheated gently before serving.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute with non-dairy butter and plant-based milk with a splash of vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
