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Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits (+Video) Recipe

Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits (+Video) Recipe

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These Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightfully easy homemade treat, bursting with juicy blueberries and finished with a sweet glaze. Baked in a pool of butter, they require no biscuit cutter and come together quickly, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Moist, tender, and golden, these biscuits combine the flavor of classic buttermilk biscuits and a blueberry-studded cake, all with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

Biscuit Dough

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (you may need up to 2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or thawed, if using frozen)

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish (preferably glass or ceramic) with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Melt the Butter: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in the microwave, then pour it into the prepared baking dish. (Alternatively, melt the butter directly in the dish if oven-safe and not metal.)
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Add Buttermilk: Pour in 1 3/4 cups buttermilk. Stir until a sticky dough forms. If the dough looks dry, add a bit more buttermilk, up to a total of 2 cups, until it is sticky and cohesive.
  5. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the blueberries into the dough, being careful not to overmix or crush the berries.
  6. Transfer to Dish: Spoon the biscuit batter into the baking dish, directly over the melted butter. Spread it out as evenly as possible; spraying your hands with nonstick spray helps.
  7. Score the Dough: Using a knife, lightly cut the dough into 9 squares. This will make it easier to portion after baking, but doesn’t need to be perfect.
  8. Bake: Place the dish on the middle oven rack. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking. The tops should be golden and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  9. Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable.
  10. Glaze & Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm biscuits. Allow them to cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Oven times can vary by oven type (electric, gas, convection), pan material, and rack position. Start with the lowest time and use the toothpick test.
  • Do not use a metal pan, as it can over-bake the edges before the center is cooked. Ceramic or glass is best.
  • If using frozen blueberries, thaw and pat them dry to avoid adding extra moisture to the dough.
  • This recipe is easy to double for a larger crowd—use a larger baking dish and adjust baking time as needed.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit (1/9th of recipe)
  • Calories: 335
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 288mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg