Description
These Sweet Blueberry Biscuits offer a tender, fluffy bite bursting with fresh or frozen blueberries and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a delightful dessert, these biscuits combine a buttery crumb with a touch of sweetness and a golden, crisp crust.
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
Wet Ingredients & Add-ins
- 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
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Cut in the Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create a flaky texture.
- Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Gently stir in the buttermilk just until a shaggy dough forms, taking care not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in the blueberries, distributing them evenly while minimizing crushing to avoid excess bleeding of color.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over itself several times to create layers, then pat it out again to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a biscuit cutter or knife, cut the dough into 8–10 biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing them to slightly touch for soft edges.
- Prepare for Baking: Brush the tops of the biscuits with heavy cream for a golden finish and optionally sprinkle with coarse sugar for added crunch and sweetness.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Glaze while Baking: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze.
- Apply Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over warm biscuits after removing them from the oven. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries directly from the freezer to prevent the dough from becoming overly colored or soggy due to juice bleeding.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add lemon zest to the dough or glaze to complement the blueberries.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed warm, fresh from the oven.
