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Cowboy Butter-Swim Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 large biscuits 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cowboy Butter-Swim Biscuits are rich, savory, and perfect for any meal. The buttery, cheesy biscuits are soaked in a flavorful cowboy butter mixture, making them irresistible.


Ingredients

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Cowboy Butter:

  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 4 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Biscuits:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 cups cold buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cowboy Butter: Melt butter with garlic, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, spices in a baking pan.
  2. Mix Biscuit Dough: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cheddar, chives, buttermilk into a sticky dough.
  3. Bake Biscuits: Press dough into pan, cut into squares, bake until golden and puffed.
  4. Finish: Brush with reserved cowboy butter, cool before serving.

Notes

  • Make cowboy butter in advance for convenience.
  • Store biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 275 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg