Cinnamon Raisin Butter Swim Biscuits
Tender, buttery biscuits that literally swim in melted butter, packed with sweet cinnamon and plump raisins — a delicious twist on classic butter swim biscuits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Pour melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir in raisins.
- Pour in buttermilk and mix just until combined — do not overmix.
- Transfer dough into the butter-filled baking dish. Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- Use a knife to cut the dough into 9 squares for easy separation later.
- Sprinkle the top with the cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy the buttery, cinnamon goodness!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the dough — it keeps the biscuits tender.
- Use golden raisins for a milder sweetness.
- These taste amazing warm with a drizzle of honey or extra butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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