Butter Bath Biscuits
Butter Bath Biscuits
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 1/2 cup salted butter, sliced, for the pan
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, slightly cooled, for the batter
For Garnish (Optional)
- as needed flaky salt
- as needed melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the 1/2 cup of sliced salted butter into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Place the baking dish in the preheating oven or microwave to melt the butter completely. Ensure the bottom of the pan is coated.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 450
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the room temperature buttermilk and the 2 tablespoons of slightly cooled melted butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, mix until a thick, shaggy batter forms. Be careful not to overmix; mix just until no dry streaks of flour remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully pour the thick buttermilk batter directly over the melted butter in the prepared 8x8 inch baking dish. Do not stir or mix the batter into the melted butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Using a spatula or a knife, gently score the top of the batter into 9 equal portions (a 3x3 grid). This helps the biscuits separate easily after baking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven at 450°F for 18-22 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450
- 8
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven. Optionally, brush the tops with extra melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt for added flavor and shine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve warm. These biscuits are excellent with gravy, honey, or as part of a breakfast sandwich.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Butter Bath Biscuits
For the Biscuits
- 1/2 cup salted butter, sliced, for the pan
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, slightly cooled, for the batter
For Garnish (Optional)
- as needed flaky salt
- as needed melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the 1/2 cup of sliced salted butter into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Place the baking dish in the preheating oven or microwave to melt the butter completely. Ensure the bottom of the pan is coated.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 450 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the room temperature buttermilk and the 2 tablespoons of slightly cooled melted butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, mix until a thick, shaggy batter forms. Be careful not to overmix; mix just until no dry streaks of flour remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully pour the thick buttermilk batter directly over the melted butter in the prepared 8x8 inch baking dish. Do not stir or mix the batter into the melted butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Using a spatula or a knife, gently score the top of the batter into 9 equal portions (a 3x3 grid). This helps the biscuits separate easily after baking.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven at 450°F for 18-22 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450 - 8
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven. Optionally, brush the tops with extra melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt for added flavor and shine.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve warm. These biscuits are excellent with gravy, honey, or as part of a breakfast sandwich.