Description
Sweet Blueberry Biscuits offer a tender, fluffy bite with juicy bursts of fresh or frozen blueberries. These lightly sweetened biscuits are topped with a delicate vanilla glaze, making them perfect for breakfast or as a delightful dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more if needed)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for brushing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This creates a flaky texture.
- Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Gently stir in the buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries, taking care not to crush them and avoid bleeding into the dough.
- Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle, fold the dough over itself several times to create layers, then pat it out again to 1 inch thickness.
- Cut Biscuits: Cut the dough into 8 to 10 biscuits using a biscuit cutter or knife. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet so they are slightly touching.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if you like a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the biscuits turn a beautiful golden brown color.
- Prepare Glaze: While the biscuits bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create a glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the biscuits are warm from the oven, drizzle the glaze over the top and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries directly from the freezer to minimize their bleeding and keep the dough vibrant.
- For an extra burst of brightness, add lemon zest to the dough or glaze.
- Biscuits are best enjoyed warm for maximum fluffiness and flavor.
