Name: Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon fresh juice; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

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Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits

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Gather all ingredients.

To make the cowboy butter: Stir softened butter, garlic, parsley, chives, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, thyme, chili powder, and crushed red pepper in a bowl until well combined; set aside.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Place cowboy butter in a 9-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Place dish in the oven as it is preheating until butter is fully melted, 3 to 5 minutes; remove from the oven.

To make the biscuit dough: Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together into a bowl; rub in butter until dough resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk to make a dough.

Pour biscuit dough into the baking dish and spread over melted butter. Use a bench scraper to cut dough into 9 equal pieces.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Buttermilk Magic 🥛
Ensure your buttermilk is at room temperature for more even mixing and fluffier biscuit texture. Cold buttermilk can lead to dense, tough biscuits.
Butter Swimming Technique 🧈
When pouring the melted butter over the biscuits, ensure even coverage by using a slow, circular pouring motion to create the signature 'swim' effect.
Herb Freshness Hack 🌿
Chop herbs just before adding to the butter mixture to maximize their essential oils and flavor intensity. Use a sharp knife and avoid bruising the herbs.
Flour Sifting Secret 🥣
Sift your flour and dry ingredients together to break up any lumps and create a more uniform, lighter biscuit texture with better rise.
Cowboy Butter Infusion 🔥
Allow the cowboy butter to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before using to let the flavors fully meld and develop a more complex taste profile.