Description
This recipe for Garlic Herb Butter Swim Biscuits combines fluffy, buttery biscuits infused with both dried and fresh garlic flavors, then topped with a savory garlic butter mixture. Baked to golden perfection, these biscuits are perfect as a flavorful side or snack.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups (414 ml) buttermilk
- 1 Tablespoon (12.5 g) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon (14 g) aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) salt
- 2 teaspoons (6 g) garlic powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Garlic Butter Topping
- ½ cup (113 g) salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place the oven rack on the upper middle level to ensure even baking and a nicely browned biscuit top.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients and avoid clumps.
- Add Buttermilk: Gradually pour the buttermilk into the dry mix and stir gently just until combined. The dough will be slightly sticky, so be careful not to overmix, which can make biscuits tough.
- Incorporate Fresh Garlic: Fold the minced garlic evenly into the dough, ensuring fresh garlic flavor is well distributed without overpowering.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Thoroughly butter a glass baking dish to prevent sticking and help maintain the shape of the biscuits.
- Transfer Dough: Spoon the dough into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly and gently with a spatula to keep the texture soft and fluffy.
- Make Garlic Butter Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter, then stir in garlic powder and dried parsley flakes to create a flavorful garlic herb butter topping.
- Apply Topping: Pour this garlic butter evenly over the biscuit dough in the baking dish for a rich, savory crust as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the dish on the upper middle rack of the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the biscuits rise slightly and develop a golden-brown color. The biscuits should feel firm to the touch once done.
- Cool and Serve: Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes to enhance their flavor and make them easier to handle, then serve warm for best enjoyment.
Notes
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste in your biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender texture.
- Fresh garlic adds vibrant flavor, but you can adjust the quantity if you prefer a milder or stronger garlic taste.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 ¾ cups of milk and letting it sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Serving the biscuits warm enhances their buttery, garlicky flavor and texture.
