Butter Biscuits (swim biscuits)

Good with breakfast or with dinner.  Even better with a little jam or honey on it.

BUTTER BISCUITS

(makes 9)

Ingredients:

*1/2 cup butter, melted

*2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

*4 teaspoons baking powder

*4 teaspoon granulated sugar

*2 teaspoons salt

*2 cups buttermilk 

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

~Pour melted butter into a 8x8 our 9x9 baking pan.

~Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a medium sized bowl.

~Stir in buttermilk just until combined and sticks together (do not over mix).

~Drop the dough by spoonfuls over the melted butter.

~Using a spatula, spread the dough evenly in pan until it touches the sides (yes it will be swimming in butter).

~Cut the dough into 9 even pieces, before cooking.

~Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is a golden brown.

~Remove from oven and enjoy.