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Blueberry Biscuits Recipe

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These Blueberry Biscuits are tender, flaky, and bursting with fresh blueberries, perfect for a comforting breakfast or afternoon snack. The rich, buttery dough combines with the sweet berries for a delightful treat. Optionally topped with a smooth glaze, they offer a subtle sweetness that complements the biscuit’s buttery flavor.

Ingredients

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Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (or 3/4 cup dried blueberries)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

Optional Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice for lemon glaze)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
  3. Cut in butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Keeping butter cold helps achieve flaky layers.
  4. Add buttermilk and blueberries: Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently fold the mixture just until combined. Then carefully fold in the blueberries to avoid crushing them, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
  5. Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes. This step helps keep the butter cold and results in a fluffier biscuit.
  6. Shape biscuits: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into about 1-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a floured glass to cut out biscuits. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each.
  7. Brush with melted butter: Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter to promote golden, flavorful crusts during baking.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits sound hollow when tapped.
  9. Prepare optional glaze: While the biscuits bake, whisk powdered sugar with milk or heavy cream, vanilla extract or lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust thickness as desired by adding more liquid or sugar.
  10. Glaze and serve: Once the biscuits have cooled slightly, drizzle or brush the optional glaze over the warm biscuits. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh or dried blueberries based on availability; fresh blueberries yield a juicier biscuit.
  • Keep butter and buttermilk cold to ensure flaky texture.
  • Do not over-mix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
  • The optional glaze adds sweetness but can be omitted for a less sweet biscuit.
  • Biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

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