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Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe

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Delight in these Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits, a warm and buttery treat sprinkled with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping. Perfectly flaky and golden, these biscuits combine simple ingredients with a sweet glaze to create a comforting snack or breakfast favorite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Butter and Liquids

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, very cold
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly distributed.
  2. Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, quickly blend the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the Buttermilk: Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. It will be shaggy and slightly sticky.
  4. Turn Out and Pat Down: Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
  5. Cut the Biscuits: Using a sharp biscuit cutter (2-3 inches in diameter), press straight down to cut biscuits without twisting.
  6. Re-roll Scraps (Optional): Gently gather the dough scraps, pat them down again, and cut out additional biscuits.
  7. Melt the Butter: Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until fully liquid.
  8. Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon until well mixed.
  9. Prepare the Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into a 9-inch square baking dish, coating the bottom completely.
  10. Arrange the Biscuits: Nestle the biscuit rounds close together in the prepared baking dish.
  11. Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar: Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the biscuit tops.
  12. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  13. Cool Slightly: Let the biscuits cool in the baking dish for a few minutes to set before serving.
  14. Serve: Serve warm directly from the baking dish for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and buttermilk to ensure flaky biscuit layers.
  • Avoid twisting the biscuit cutter to maintain biscuit height and fluffiness.
  • Pat the dough gently to avoid compressing the air pockets that help make biscuits light.
  • Serve warm for the best taste experience; they can be reheated briefly if needed.
  • Optionally, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup when serving for extra sweetness.

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