High-Altitude Butter Swim Biscuits
Biscuits have always been a bit of a challenge for me, especially since we moved to Denver. But I really wanted to make these classic Butter Swim Biscuits, so I did some research and came up with a recipe that works in the Mile High City!
Special Equipment Needed
- 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl and stir to mix.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 4 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the buttermilk and mix until you have a moist dough.2 cups buttermilk
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl and pour it into an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Make sure that your pan isn't too small or shallow so that the butter doesn't oveflow the pan while it's baking!1 stick butter
- Pour the dough into the pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly across the pan until it touches the sides.
- Cut the unbaked dough into 9 squares.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 457mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 88IUCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mg
THIS RECIPE IS FROM
The Spice of Your Life - https://thespiceofyourlife.com
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