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Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 biscuits
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, buttery, and coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they feature a tender buttermilk biscuit base baked right on a pool of melted butter for extra richness and flavor. Finished with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle and more melted butter for an irresistible golden crust, these biscuits are warm, comforting, and delightfully sweet.

Ingredients

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Biscuit Dough

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the biscuits.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt to combine evenly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
  4. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the 1/2 cup melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom to create the buttery ‘swim’ layer for the dough.
  5. Transfer Dough: Carefully spoon the biscuit dough over the melted butter in the baking dish and gently spread it evenly without disturbing the butter underneath.
  6. Score Dough: Use a knife to score the dough into 9 even squares; this helps with slicing after baking.
  7. Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon until well combined.
  8. Apply Topping: Brush the top of the biscuit dough with the remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
  9. Bake Biscuits: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and are cooked through.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the biscuits cool slightly before slicing along the scored lines. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • These biscuits are best served warm, straight from the oven.
  • For extra indulgence, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
  • You can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mixture for added warmth and complexity.

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