Description
Cowboy butter swim biscuits elevate comfort food with a Southern-style twist, bringing together rich, melted butter and fluffy homemade biscuits. Hearty, golden-brown perfection awaits when simple ingredients merge into a crowd-pleasing dish you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
Leavening and Seasoning Agents:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh parsley, chopped)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to a scorching 450F (230C), simultaneously warming a spacious baking dish to create the perfect foundation for golden, buttery biscuits.
- Craft the vibrant cowboy butter by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, zesty Dijon mustard, smoky paprika, fiery red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, bright lemon juice, and a dash of salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Create the biscuit base by combining flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl, then gradually incorporating buttermilk until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
- Extract the heated baking dish from the oven and generously coat its surface with the prepared cowboy butter, ensuring complete coverage. Carefully distribute the biscuit dough across the dish, dividing it into nine rustic portions that will meld together during baking.
- Transfer the buttered biscuit-filled dish to the oven, allowing them to bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops transform into a rich, golden-brown hue and the interior becomes perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to rest briefly, letting the flavors settle and the texture become irresistibly tender. Serve immediately, offering additional cowboy butter for those who crave an extra indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize butter by adjusting spice levels to match personal heat tolerance, adding more or less red pepper flakes for a milder or bolder flavor profile.
- Experiment with herb variations like adding fresh rosemary or thyme to the cowboy butter for unique aromatic twists that complement different main dishes.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as a direct substitute to make these biscuits accessible for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same tender texture and rich taste.
- Create make-ahead option by preparing dough and cowboy butter separately, storing in refrigerator, then assembling just before baking to save time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg