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Sweet Blueberry Biscuits
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Sweet Blueberry Biscuits

Sweet Blueberry Biscuits combine tender buttermilk biscuit dough with fresh blueberries for a soft, slightly sweet pastry. The dough is made by mixing cold butter grated into dry ingredients and then lightly combined with buttermilk to avoid toughness. An optional glaze adds a sweet finish, while the biscuits bake to a golden color with a delicate crumb, suitable for breakfast or snacks.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 Biscuits
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For The Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour + 1 teaspoon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter cold, unsalted
  • 1 cup buttermilk see notes for substitutions
  • ⅔ cup blueberries
For The Glaze (optional)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar also known as confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons milk I use 2% but you can use your favorite milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make The Blueberry Biscuits
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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the butter in the freezer for 10 minutes. Rinse and dry the blueberries well, then place them in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of flour to help absorb any additional moisture.
  2. In a large mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. When measuring the flour, scoop from the bag into the cup with a spoon and level off the top with a butterknife for accuracy. Mix together the dry ingredients and set to the side.
  3. Once the butter has been in the freezer for 10 minutes, remove it and grate it with a cheese grater. Add the butter to the dry ingredients, separating any large clumps with your fingers. This helps to distribute the butter throughout the dough evenly.
  4. Add the buttermilk to the biscuit dough and stir just until the flour is mixed in the dough. Be careful not to overmix as it can make the biscuits tough and hard.
  5. Fold the blueberries quickly into the dough. The blueberries should be evenly distributed in the dough, but again try to mix the dough as little as possible.
  6. Using a quarter cup measure, portion out 10 drop biscuits so that they are touching each other on the pan. The dough will be a little sticky. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through and lightly beginning to brown.
Make The Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
  1. While the biscuits are baking whisk together in a small bowl the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of melted butter, milk and vanilla. Drizzle this over the biscuits right before serving. If the biscuits are warm the glaze will be much more drippy then if you wait until they cool, but they taste great warm too!

Notes

  • If lacking buttermilk, mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice with milk to make 1 cup and refrigerate 10 minutes before use.
  • Measure flour by scooping with a spoon and leveling off with a knife for accurate amounts.
  • Whisk the glaze thoroughly to break up powdered sugar lumps for a smooth consistency.
  • If choosing no glaze, brush melted butter on biscuits 10 minutes into baking for a golden top.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1servings Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 356mg (15%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Serving 1servings
Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 356mg 15%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

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