Description
These Butter Swim Biscuits are rich, fluffy, and irresistibly buttery with no kneading or rolling required! Paired with a sweet and spicy peach jalapeño jam, this easy biscuit recipe makes for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Jam:
- 2 peaches, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and minced
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
For the Biscuits:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (add more if needed)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Garnish:
- Honey, drizzled on top
Instructions
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Make the Jam:
- In a saucepan, combine chopped peaches, minced jalapeño, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Bring to a rapid simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. It should coat a spoon or leave a clean mark when a spatula is run through it. Set aside.
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Preheat & Prepare the Batter:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cheddar.
- Add buttermilk and mix until you get a thick, chunky batter (not pourable like cake batter but not a solid dough).
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Assemble the Biscuits:
- Pour melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Add the biscuit batter, spreading it evenly into the corners. The butter will pool on top—this is normal!
- Add dollops of jam at each corner and a final dollop in the center.
- Swirl the jam into the biscuit dough using a chopstick, toothpick, or butter knife.
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Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
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Finish & Serve:
- Drizzle with honey while warm (optional).
- Slice and serve immediately!
Notes
- Make it Spicier: Leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra heat.
- Cheese Options: Swap cheddar for pepper jack or gouda for a different twist.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg