These smoked butter swim biscuits might be the easiest biscuits you’ll ever make. This method lets the dough soak up flavor as it cooks—giving you rich, tender biscuits with crisp, golden edges! This recipe pairs perfectly with our Old-Fashioned Sausage Gravy recipe.
How to Make Smoked Butter Swim Biscuits
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 9
Ingredients: 6
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups flour
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 stick melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat smoker to 400° F. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a bowl and whisk together. Add buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
2. Pour half the melted butter in the bottom of an 8x8 pan. Add the biscuit dough on top of the butter.
3. Cut the dough into 3x3 squares and pour the remaining butter on top. Put it in the smoker and bake for 40 minutes, or until golden!
Tips & Ways to Customize This Recipe
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Don’t overmix: Stir just until the dough comes together. Overmixing can make the biscuits tough.
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Use real buttermilk: For the best texture and flavor, stick with real buttermilk. In a pinch, mix 2 cups whole milk with 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Try different fats: Swap the butter for melted bacon grease or beef tallow for a different flavor twist.
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Change the shape: You can bake the dough as-is in the pan, or use a biscuit cutter and space them out for more defined individual biscuits.
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Add flavor: Mix shredded cheese, chives, garlic powder, or diced jalapeños into the dough for an extra punch.
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Make it indoors: No smoker? These bake up great in a 400°F oven too.
In Conclusion
Smoked buttermilk biscuits come together fast and bake up beautifully on the smoker. They’re rich, fluffy, and packed with buttery flavor—perfect for pairing with sausage gravy, BBQ, or just a drizzle of honey.