Blueberry Biscuits Recipe

Introduction

These blueberry biscuits are tender, flaky, and bursting with juicy berries. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they come with an optional glaze that adds a bakery-quality finish. With simple ingredients and easy steps, anyone can make these delightful treats at home.

Ingredients

• 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

For the 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. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Keep butter and buttermilk cold by cubing the butter and returning it to the fridge or freezer.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and work them into the flour with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
3. Step 3: If using fresh blueberries, gently fold them in, coating lightly with flour to prevent sinking. If using dried blueberries, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then pat dry before folding into the flour mixture.
4. Step 4: Make a well in the center and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together; it should look shaggy. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
5. Step 5: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a sharp biscuit cutter or glass, cut biscuits straight down without twisting. Place them on the baking sheet with sides barely touching.
6. Step 6: Brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and risen. They’re done when they sound hollow when tapped.
7. Step 7: While the biscuits cool for 10 minutes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla extract (or lemon juice), and a pinch of salt to make the glaze. Drizzle over warm biscuits if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Keep all ingredients cold to achieve a flaky texture.
• Use gluten-free flour and vegan butter for allergy-friendly versions.
• Try raspberries, blackberries, or chocolate chips instead of blueberries.
• For a lemon twist, add lemon zest to the dough and use lemon juice in the glaze.
• Don’t twist the biscuit cutter when cutting to allow maximum rise.

Storage

Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes to restore fluffiness. You can freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 3 months; bake them straight from frozen adding 2-3 extra minutes to the cooking time.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use dried blueberries instead of fresh?

Yes, use 3/4 cup dried blueberries soaked in warm water for 5 minutes and patted dry. This keeps them plump and prevents chewiness.

Do I have to use the glaze?

No, the biscuits are delicious on their own. The glaze adds a sweet, bakery-style finish that enhances the flavor but is completely optional.

Blueberry Biscuits Recipe

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Delight in these tender, fluffy blueberry biscuits featuring a perfectly flaky texture with bursts of sweet blueberries and a subtle tang from cold buttermilk. Baked to golden perfection and optionally glazed with a sweet vanilla or lemon drizzle, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a charming dessert treat.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 25 minutes (15 minutes active + 10 minutes chilling)
• Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
• Total Time: 43-45 minutes
• Yield: 8–10 biscuits (using 3-inch cutter) 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the 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

For the 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. Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Keep your butter and buttermilk cold; cube the cold butter and place it in the freezer for 5 minutes to ensure a flaky biscuit texture.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients and Cut in Butter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
3. Prepare Blueberries: For fresh blueberries, gently fold them into the flour mixture, coating them lightly to prevent sinking. For dried blueberries, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, pat dry thoroughly, then fold into the flour mixture.
4. Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Using a fork, gently stir until the dough just comes together; it should look shaggy. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
5. Shape and Cut Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle without rolling. Using a sharp biscuit cutter or glass, cut straight down without twisting. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet with sides barely touching to allow them to rise properly.
6. Brush and Bake: Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter for golden color. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
7. Prepare Glaze (Optional): While biscuits cool for about 10 minutes, whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream, vanilla extract (or lemon juice), and a pinch of salt to a smooth consistency that coats the back of a spoon. Drizzle over warm biscuits for a bakery-style finish.

Notes

• Keep butter and buttermilk very cold to ensure flaky biscuits.
• Do not overmix the dough; a shaggy texture is perfect.
• Use a light touch when folding in blueberries to prevent crushing.
• Cut biscuits straight down without twisting to help them rise.
• Soak dried blueberries before use to keep them plump and tender.
• Biscuits are best served warm and fresh but can be stored airtight for up to 3 days.
• Freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
• Try gluten-free flour and dairy substitutes for dietary adaptations.

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