Butter Swim Biscuits With Sausage Gravy
These Butter Swim Biscuits with Sausage Gravy deliver everything you want from a comforting breakfast. The homemade biscuits bake directly in melted butter until fluffy and golden brown, then get covered with creamy sausage gravy seasoned with Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Oven temperature: 450°F
Yield: 9 biscuits with sausage gravy
Butter Swim Biscuit Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup butter, equal to 1 stick
Sausage Gravy Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk, divided
- 2 teaspoons Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub
How to Make Butter Swim Biscuits
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Place 1 stick of butter in an 8-by-8-inch or 9-by-9-inch baking dish.
- Put the baking dish in the oven until the butter is completely melted. Carefully remove it from the oven.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir until a thick, evenly combined biscuit dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the biscuit dough directly into the melted butter. Spread it evenly across the baking dish. The butter should surround the dough as the biscuits bake.
- Use a knife to score the dough into 9 equal squares before baking.
- Bake at 450°F for approximately 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and golden brown.
- Allow the biscuits to cool slightly while you finish the sausage gravy.
How to Make Sausage Gravy
- Add the breakfast sausage to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Break the sausage apart and cook until completely browned.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup of all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and mix until the flour coats the sausage and absorbs the rendered fat.
- Gradually add 2 cups of milk while stirring to prevent lumps.
- Season the gravy with 2 teaspoons of Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy begins to thicken.
- Add up to another ½ cup of milk as needed to reach your preferred gravy consistency.
- Split or separate the warm butter swim biscuits and generously spoon the sausage gravy over the top.
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Why Butter Swim Biscuits Work
Unlike traditional biscuits, these do not require cutting cold butter into the flour, rolling dough or using a biscuit cutter. The thick dough bakes directly in a dish of melted butter. As the biscuits rise, the butter surrounds the dough and creates rich flavor, crisp edges and a tender center.
Recipe Tips
- Use a square baking dish with enough room for the dough to rise.
- Be careful when transferring the dough into the hot melted butter.
- Mix the biscuit dough only until combined to help keep the biscuits tender.
- Score the dough before baking so the finished biscuits separate easily.
- Add the milk to the gravy gradually and stir continuously for a smooth consistency.
- The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools, so keep it slightly looser while it is on the stove.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are they called butter swim biscuits?
The biscuit dough is placed directly into a dish of melted butter. The butter surrounds the dough while it bakes, which gives the biscuits their rich flavor and crisp, buttery edges.
Can I make the biscuits without buttermilk?
Buttermilk provides the best flavor and texture. If necessary, you can make a substitute by adding 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to 2 cups of milk. Let it rest for approximately 5 minutes before using it.
How do I know when the sausage gravy is ready?
The gravy should be thick enough to coat a spoon while still being easy to pour over the biscuits. Add the final ½ cup of milk gradually until it reaches your preferred consistency.
How should leftovers be stored?
Store the biscuits and sausage gravy separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Reheat the gravy gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk if it becomes too thick.
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