Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits

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weight watchers Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are a lighter version of the classic Southern-style biscuits. These crusty biscuits are known for their rich butter flavor and delicate, soft texture. These are known as ‘swim biscuits’ because they are baked in a pool of melted unsalted butter, giving them a tender interior and a golden crisp exterior. Simple ingredients such as blueberries, all-purpose flour, and low-fat buttermilk are used to make these biscuits. This weight watchers Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits recipe is perfect for everyday cooking because the ingredients are cost-effective and easy to find. These biscuits are perfect for weight watchers members because they are made with low-point items.

STATS

  • Course: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
  • Preparation Time: Ten mins
  • Cooking Time: Twenty-five minutes
  • Total Time: Thirty-five minutes
  • Method: Oven

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • One pastry silicone brush
  • Microwave-safe dish
  • Baking tray
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • Electric beater
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Two cups of all-purpose flour
  • Baking powder 1 tbsp
  • One tsp of salt
  • Granulated sugar, two tbsp
  • Low-fat buttermilk, 1 & 1/2 cups
  • One cup of blueberries (1 cup), fresh or frozen
  • Half a cup of unsalted butter
  • Cooking oil

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES

Buttermilk:

  • It gives a tangy taste and improves the texture. Alternatively, you can use a mixture of vinegar or lemon juice and regular milk.

Unsalted butter:

  • We use only unsalted butter to control the salt of the biscuits.

Blueberries:

  • Incorporate blueberries into the biscuits. We will defrost the blueberries before incorporating them into the biscuit batter. You can try this biscuit recipe with different sorts of colorful berries.

Sugar:

  • Use low-point sugar to make these biscuits.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Set the oven temperature to 230 degrees C (450 degrees F) to make these biscuits.
  2. Mist a nine-by-nine or eight-by-eight-inch baking tray with oil by using a silicone brush.
  3. Next, add an unsalted butter stick to a microwave-safe dish.
  4. Heat the butter stick for 4/5 mins.
  5. After that, pour the melted butter into the baking tray.
  6. Next, add salt, all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and buttermilk to a bowl.
  7. Combine all items with an electric beater.
  8. Then, add blueberries to the batter.
  9. Again, mix all items with a spatula.
  10. Now, gently shift this biscuit batter to the misted baking tray.
  11. Level up the mixture with a spoon.
  12. Bake it for 20 to 25 minutes until the biscuits are crunchy and brown.
  13. The tempting and healthy Weight Watchers Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are ready.
  14. Place the swim biscuits on a plate and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair the biscuits with a glass of low-fat milk.
  • Serve it with low-sugar jam or preserves.
  • Hash brown potatoes or lean sausages pair well with these biscuits.
  • Enjoy it with Quiche Lorraine or smoked salmon.
  • Veggie omelet or scrambled egg whites pair well with these biscuits.

TIPS

  • The batter should not be overmixed to avoid tough biscuits.
  • Use premium-quality all-purpose flour for tender biscuits.
  • Keep the oven door closed during baking for consistent cooking.
  • Chill the baked biscuits at a normal temperature before serving.
  • Try these biscuits with different types of berries, sugar, or flavors.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • We can store the tasty butter biscuits in a tightly closed jar and refrigerate them for seven to nine days.

Freezer:

  • Save the baked biscuits in a sealed box and freeze them for thirty to seventy days.

Reheating:

  • These biscuits can be reheated easily in the microwave.

FAQs

Why are these biscuits known as Butter Swim?

  • The biscuits swim in the melted butter while baking.

Do frozen blueberries require a different baking time?

  • The baking time may need to be slightly extended due to the frozen blueberries’ ability to lower the batter’s temperature.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Person Serving 1 biscuit
Total servings: 12 butter biscuits
Total Calories 250 kcal
Carbohydrates 28 g
Protein 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Fat 13 g
Sugar 8 g

The total points of these butter biscuits have only two Weight Watchers points per serving.