Description
These Garlic Herb Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, fluffy, and infused with a rich garlic flavor both inside and on top. Made with buttermilk and a blend of garlic powder and fresh minced garlic, these biscuits are baked to a golden perfection and topped with a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a comforting side dish or snack, they come together quickly and bake evenly in a glass dish for a tender crumb.
Ingredients
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Biscuit Dough
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 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
- 1 ¾ cups (414 ml) buttermilk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Garlic Butter Topping
- ½ cup (113 g) salted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (approximate, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (approximate)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Position the oven rack on the upper middle level to allow the biscuits to bake evenly and develop a golden-brown top.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Stir well to break up any clumps and ensure an even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Add Buttermilk: Gradually pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients while stirring gently. Mix just until the dough comes together and is slightly sticky — avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Incorporate Fresh Garlic: Fold the minced fresh garlic evenly into the dough to distribute the garlicky flavor throughout without losing its aromatic punch during baking.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Thoroughly butter a glass baking dish to prevent sticking and help the biscuits maintain their shape as they bake.
- Transfer Dough: Spoon the dough into the prepared baking dish, spreading it gently with a spatula to keep the texture soft and fluffy.
- Make Garlic Butter Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter. Stir in garlic powder and dried parsley flakes, adjusting the amounts so the topping flavors the biscuits evenly.
- Apply Topping: Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the biscuit dough in the baking dish, covering the surface thoroughly.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the dish on the upper middle rack in the preheated oven. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the biscuits have risen slightly and the top is golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. This slight cooling improves the flavor and makes them easier to handle. Serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits light and fluffy.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder for best taste and rise.
- Fresh minced garlic adds pungency that supplements the garlic powder.
- Butter the baking dish well to avoid sticking and promote even browning.
- The garlic butter topping can be adjusted to taste by varying the garlic powder and parsley.
- Check the biscuits towards the end of baking to ensure they don’t overbrown.
- Leftover biscuits can be reheated gently in the oven to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
