Description
These Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits are fluffy, buttery biscuits infused with baked-in garlic flavor, topped with a garlic butter glaze and fresh parsley. Perfect as a savory side or snack, they combine the rich taste of freshly minced garlic with tender buttermilk biscuits baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the biscuits:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk (you may need up to 2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
For the garlic butter topping:
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Lightly spray a 9×9 inch oven-safe glass or ceramic baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, aluminum-free baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Garlic: Pour in 1 ¾ cups of buttermilk and the finely minced garlic to the dry mix. Stir until the batter is sticky. Add a little more buttermilk if the batter is too dry, aiming for a thick, sticky consistency.
- Melt Butter for Base: Melt the ½ cup salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour this melted butter into the prepared baking dish, coating the bottom completely.
- Assemble Biscuit Dough: Pour the biscuit batter directly over the melted butter in the dish. Use a hand sprayed with nonstick spray or a spatula to evenly spread the dough. Cut the dough into 9 squares lightly to aid portioning after baking.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the baking dish on the middle oven rack and bake for 25-30 minutes. Rotate the dish once during baking for even cooking. Biscuits should be golden brown and spring back when touched. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Topping: While baking, stir together the melted butter, dried parsley flakes, and garlic powder to create the topping.
- Glaze and Serve: Once biscuits are baked and still warm, brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the tops. Cut along the pre-scored lines and serve warm.
Notes
- Spraying the baking dish is optional due to the butter, but it helps prevent any sticking.
- For a milder garlic flavor, reduce the fresh minced garlic to 2 cloves.
- Fresh garlic is highly recommended for the best flavor; jarred garlic will not provide the same taste impact.
- Optional addition: add cheese to the batter for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to a few days.
- Check oven hotspots as baking times may vary; biscuits are done when golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (approximate)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
