Description
Deliciously buttery and tender Cinnamon Sugar Swim Biscuits topped with a sweet and crunchy cinnamon sugar crust. These easy-to-make biscuits combine rich butter, creamy heavy cream, and warm cinnamon flavors baked to golden perfection, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Base
- ½ cup (1 stick, 113 g) salted butter
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Additional ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (to mix with granulated sugar for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure the biscuits bake evenly and develop a proper texture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a glass or ceramic baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make serving easier.
- Melt Butter: Melt the ½ cup (1 stick) of salted butter directly in the prepared baking dish, creating a flavorful buttery base for the biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, aluminum-free baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Stir in Wet Ingredients: Pour the heavy cream and vanilla extract into the dry mix and gently stir until a sticky batter forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits fluffy.
- Spread Dough Over Butter: Carefully spread the sticky dough evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Some butter will pool on top, enhancing the flavor during baking.
- Cut into Squares: Use a knife to divide the dough into 9 equal squares right in the dish. Lightly dust your hands with flour if the dough is too sticky to handle.
- Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the granulated sugar with the additional ground cinnamon and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough surface to create a sweet and crunchy topping.
- Bake and Rotate: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through to ensure even baking. The biscuits are ready when the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Enjoy Your Biscuits: Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy the rich buttery cinnamon aroma and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the oven is fully preheated before baking to ensure the best texture.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
- If the dough is too sticky to cut evenly, dust your hands lightly with flour.
- These biscuits are best served warm but can be reheated gently before serving.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt if preferred.
