Ingredients
2 cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (plus more for topping)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup diced fresh or frozen peaches (about 1-2 medium peaches)
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour the melted butter into a 9x13 inch baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. If using, whisk in the cinnamon.
Step 3: Pour the milk into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky – do not overmix.
Step 4: Carefully pour the biscuit dough directly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir or mix the dough into the butter.
Step 5: Spread the dough evenly across the dish using the back of a spoon or spatula. Top evenly with the diced peaches, pressing them lightly into the dough.
Step 6: Sprinkle a little extra sugar over the top of the peaches and dough for a sweet crust.
Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through. The butter will bubble up around the edges and create a delicious "swim" sauce.
Step 8: Remove from oven and let cool slightly in the pan for 5-10 minutes. The biscuits are best served warm, straight from the pan.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the dough. The charm of butter swim biscuits is their rustic, tender crumb, which can be lost with excessive handling. Fresh, ripe peaches are ideal, but well-drained frozen peaches work perfectly too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg