Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Biscuits
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21⁄2 cups (312.5g) all-purpose flour
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup (113g) medium cheddar cheese, shredded
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2 cups (490g) buttermilk
→ For Topping
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1 recipe cowboy butter, melted (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Pour buttermilk into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
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Pour most of the melted cowboy butter into the prepared baking dish, reserving 1 tablespoon for later. Spread the biscuit dough evenly in the pan and cut into 9 squares.
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Bake for 26-28 minutes until golden brown on top. Let the biscuits absorb the butter before serving.
# Notes:
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Allow biscuits to rest after baking for best butter absorption
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Don't overmix the batter to ensure tender biscuits
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Best served warm