Butter biscuits for swimming

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
• Optional: honey or jam for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
3. Cut in Butter:
   • Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients.
   • Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
4. Add Buttermilk:
   • Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour-butter mixture.
   • Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough comes together. It should be slightly sticky but manageable.
5. Shape and Cut Biscuits:
   • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
   • Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
   • Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to ensure proper rising.
   • Place the cut biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
6. Bake the Biscuits:
   • Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve:
   • Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
   • Serve the butter biscuits warm with honey, jam, or your favorite toppings.
   • These biscuits are perfect for a quick snack before or after swimming!

Tips:

• Handle the biscuit dough gently and avoid overworking it to ensure tender biscuits.
• For extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of sugar to the dry ingredients or sprinkle some cheese or herbs on top of the biscuits before baking.
• Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container once cooled. Reheat them briefly in the oven or microwave before serving.

Nutritional Information (per biscuit):

• Calories: 150 kcal
• Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 280mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 3g

These homemade butter biscuits are a delicious and comforting treat that’s perfect for enjoying by the pool or after a swim. Enjoy the buttery goodness with your favorite toppings!