Perfectly Fluffy: Butter Swim Biscuits

Ingredients:

• A generous ½ cup of good ol’ unsalted  butter (because everything’s better with butter)
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (the backbone of our biscuits)
• 4 heaping teaspoons of baking powder
• 4 teaspoons of white sugar (just enough sweetness)
• A dash, or about 1 teaspoon, of salt
• 1 ¾ cups fresh buttermilk (the secret to fluffy  biscuits)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Cut in the  Butter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cut the cold  butter into small cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • Add the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the bowl with the  butter. Mix gently until combined.
4. Add Buttermilk:
   • Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the dough just comes together. It should be slightly sticky but manageable.
5. Form Biscuits:
   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
6. Cut Out Biscuits:
   • Using a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out  biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather any remaining dough, gently pat it out, and cut out more  biscuits.
7.  Butter Bath:
   • Melt the remaining  butter and pour it over the tops of the biscuits. Make sure each biscuit gets a generous amount of  butter.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
9. Serve Warm:
   • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with additional butter or your favorite jam.

Cook Notes:

• Buttermilk Tip: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 ¾ cups of milk and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Handling the Dough: Be gentle when mixing and shaping the dough to ensure light and fluffy  biscuits. Overmixing or handling the dough too much can result in tough  biscuits.
• Storage: These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore their warmth and fluffiness.