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Lemon Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Honey Glaze
5 from 6 votes

Lemon Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Honey Glaze

These Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Honey Glaze are ready to rock your breakfast and brunch routine with a whole lot of delicious flavor!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour unbleached
  • ½ TBSP baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup butter cold
  • lemon approx. 3/4 TBSP zest, coarsely grated zest of one
  • ½ cup buttermilk lowfat
  • 2-4 TBSP honey
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
  • ¾ cup blueberries fresh, ripe
  • lemon honey glaze
  • 2-3 TBSP powdered sugar
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 TBSP honey to taste, plus any extra
  • ½ tsp lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Using the coarse side of a box-grater [the largest holes] grate straight-from-the-fridge butter into the flour mixture and mix well with a fork. If you're lucky enough to own a pastry cutter you can cut the butter in that way also!
  4. Add your lemon zest, mix, and set aside.
  5. In a smaller bowl, whisk together your milk, vanilla, and honey.
  6. Slowly pour into flour mixture while gently mixing with a fork. Once all the milk has been added the dough will be a bit dry.
  7. Knead [in the bowl] for 5 or 6 strokes to evenly distribute the liquid and moisten the dough.
  8. Next grab your blueberries. If you're using frozen berries that have been thawed or overly-ripe and "smooshy" berries, the dough will get very wet if you add too many. Start with 1/2 cup of berries and see how wet your dough is before adding any extra. If using fresh, firmer berries, 3/4 cup should do the trick!
  9. Fold the berries into the dough, gently kneading a few more times.
  10. I typically knead my dough for about 8-10 strokes and stop manhandling it. Over kneading will toughen the dough.
  11. Roll out your dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten until about 1-inch thick.
  12. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out approximately 6 biscuits from the dough.
  13. Lay flat, spaced, on an ungreased, nonstick baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes at 425 F. Mine are almost always done around the 12-13 min mark when the edges just barely turn golden, but times will vary a tad based on your oven's temperament.
  14. If you're making the glaze, simply whisk ingredients together and adjust to taste. Adding more powdered sugar will thicken the glaze while the lemon juice will thin the mixture while adding tartness. Play with your food! For the compote, combine all ingredients and smash with a fork to form a thick blueberry syrup of sorts. Leave a few whole for added texture! You can use a blend of cinnamon and sugar if you're out of honey and lemon or just play around with add-ins based on taste preference - it's super versatile! I love it poured cold over hot biscuits but it also tastes insanely good heated up in a small saucepan prior to drizzling.

Notes

  • No powdered sugar? No problem! Whip up the glaze using extra honey and skip the sugar entirely. You can also whip up a creamy icing by using cream cheese instead of [or in addition to] the powdered sugar and upping the honey content. Glazes and icings are insanely versatile and fun to experiment with!
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated before optional glaze/toppings using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Potassium 190mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.