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Swimming Biscuits

Not all biscuit recipes are equal and this one has to be one of the best. Cooking the dough in melted butter means you can’t fail to end up with soft, fluffy biscuits which will make any breakfast or brunch table spread just perfect.
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Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Treats
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 melted stick of butter
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ tablespoons white sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  3. Stir in the buttermilk until you have a moist dough.
  4. Don’t overmix, or else the biscuits will be tough.
  5. Put the melted butter in an 8-inch square baking pan.
  6. Put the dough on top and press it down with a spatula to spread it evenly.
  7. Cut it into 9 squares and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.