Description
Warm, comforting Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, flaky pastries with a perfect balance of cinnamon, sugar, and rich butter. These easy-to-make biscuits offer a tender texture that melts in your mouth, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (plus melted butter for brushing)
- 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure the biscuits bake evenly and develop a golden crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the chilled, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs, which creates flaky layers.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Pour in the milk or buttermilk and vanilla extract if using. Stir gently until the dough just forms; avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
- Shape and Sugar Coat: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar generously. Fold the dough over lightly and pat again to create cinnamon sugar layers (the “swim” effect).
- Cut and Bake: Cut the dough into circles using a biscuit cutter or glass. Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Keep butter cold to ensure flaky texture and prevent greasiness.
- Handle dough gently and avoid overworking for soft biscuits.
- Use fresh cinnamon and sugar for maximum flavor.
- Place biscuits directly on baking sheet after cutting; don’t lift them to help even rising.
- Brush biscuits with melted butter before sprinkling sugar to help it stick and caramelize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg