Homemade Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits
There is something truly magical about the way these Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits emerge from the oven, sizzling in a literal pool of golden butter. Unlike traditional biscuits where you carefully cut in cold fat, these are "swum" in butter, resulting in a crust that is impossibly crispy and fried, while the interior remains pillowy and soft.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp Salt
- 2 cups Cold buttermilk
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Cooked ham finely diced
- ½ cup 1 stick Salted butter
- Optional: Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the stick of butter in an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish and put it in the oven to melt while you prepare the dough.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and diced ham until coated in flour.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir with a spatula until just combined. The dough will be wet and sticky.
- Remove the hot pan from the oven and carefully pour the dough directly onto the melted butter.
- Spread the dough evenly to the edges of the pan using a spatula.
- Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 9 even squares (3 rows by 3 rows).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown and the butter has been mostly absorbed.
- Let the biscuits sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the remaining butter to settle. Garnish with fresh chives if desired.