Description
Homemade blueberry biscuits elevate breakfast with sweet, tangy berries nestled in buttery, flaky pastry. Crumbly edges and juicy fruit create a delightful morning treat you can savor with coffee or share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even baking surface.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture, using a pastry cutter or fingertips to create a texture resembling coarse crumbs.
- Pour buttermilk and vanilla extract into the mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing the dough.
- Delicately fold fresh blueberries into the dough, maintaining whole berry integrity and preventing crushing.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface, kneading gently to create a cohesive mixture, then pat into a circular shape approximately 1-inch thick.
- Use a biscuit cutter to create round shapes, placing them on the prepared baking sheet and strategically adding extra blueberries on top for visual appeal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, monitoring the biscuits’ color and texture for optimal doneness.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth, glossy glaze while biscuits are baking.
- Allow biscuits to cool slightly on a wire rack, then generously drizzle warm glaze over the top, creating an enticing finish.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the full sensory experience of warm, fresh blueberry biscuits with a sweet, delicate coating.
Notes
- Chill butter thoroughly before using to ensure flakier, more tender biscuits that hold their shape perfectly during baking.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense biscuits; mix just until ingredients are combined for maximum softness.
- Gently fold blueberries into the dough at the last moment to prevent color bleeding and maintain beautiful whole berry pockets.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add an extra tablespoon of buttermilk to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg