Cheddar Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450F degrees. Spray a glass or ceramic 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (I like the kind with flour in it).

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt stick of butter in the microwave. Pour melted butter into prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and garlic powder.

Step 4

Pour in the buttermilk. Stir until a sticky batter forms. If batter still seems too dry add a tad bit more buttermilk until the batter is thick and sticky.

Step 5

Finally, gently stir in shredded cheddar and chopped chives. Gently stir until combined well.

Step 6

Pour biscuit dough into baking dish (right on top of the melted butter.) Some of the butter will run over the top of the dough. Tip: I will spray my hand with some nonstick spray to help spread the dough out evenly in the pan.

Step 7

Cut the dough into 9 squares (as best you can). This will help with cutting later when the biscuits are baked.

Step 8

Bake (on the middle oven rack) for about 25-30 minutes, rotating dish once during baking.

Step 9

Oven times DO VARY since different ovens have different hot spots, but basically biscuits should be golden brown on top and spring back to the touch. Insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean with no batter, they are done!