These southern 3-ingredient buttery biscuit squares are one of those back-pocket recipes that feel almost too easy for how comforting and crowd-pleasing they are. With just self-rising flour, heavy cream, and melted butter, you get tender, fluffy biscuit squares with crisp buttery edges and that classic homestyle flavor that fits right in at holiday tables, church suppers, or any weeknight dinner when you want warm bread without much fuss.
Serve these biscuit squares alongside ham, fried chicken, chili, soup, or a big pot of beans. They are also wonderful for breakfast with jam, honey, or sausage gravy, and if you are putting together a holiday spread, they pair beautifully with roast turkey, green beans, and creamy mashed potatoes.
Southern 3-Ingredient Buttery Biscuit Squares
Servings: 9
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pour the melted butter into an 8x8-inch glass baking dish and tilt the dish so the butter coats the bottom evenly.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, stir the self-rising flour and heavy cream together just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
3. Transfer the dough to the buttered baking dish and gently spread it into an even layer, reaching the corners. Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the unbaked dough into 9 squares.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are deeply buttery and crisp.
5. Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes, then separate along the cut lines and serve warm.
Variations & Tips
For extra browning: If you like a deeper golden top, place the dish on the upper oven rack for the last few minutes of baking. Keep a close eye on it so the buttery edges do not get too dark.
For softer biscuits: Mix the dough only until the flour disappears. Overworking the dough can make the biscuit squares a little tougher, so a gentle hand really helps here.
For a richer holiday version: Brush a little extra melted butter over the top right after baking. It gives the squares a beautiful sheen and makes them especially irresistible on a potluck table.
For picky eaters: Cut the baked biscuits into smaller rectangles or bite-size pieces for little hands. They are easy to serve this way alongside scrambled eggs, soup, or simple roasted chicken.
To change the pan: You can make these in a similar-size metal baking pan, but keep in mind the edges may brown a little faster. Glass gives that classic buttery, evenly baked look many home cooks love.