🫐 Blueberry Biscuits
Description
Blueberry biscuits are soft, buttery, and slightly crumbly baked treats filled with juicy blueberries. Think of them as a cross between a classic biscuit and a scone—lightly sweet, tender inside, and golden on the outside. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, especially when served warm with butter or glaze.
🍽️ Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (cold)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add cold butter cubes and cut into the flour using a fork or your fingers until crumbly.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour in buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 3–4 times.
- Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle and cut into biscuits.
- Place on baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze if desired.
❓ Q&A Section
Q1: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes! Use them straight from the freezer—don’t thaw, or they may make the dough too wet.
Q2: What if I don’t have buttermilk?
You can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to ¾ cup milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Q3: Why are my biscuits not fluffy?
Overmixing the dough or using warm butter can make them dense. Keep ingredients cold and mix lightly.
Q4: Can I make them healthier?
You can swap half the flour for whole wheat flour and reduce sugar slightly.
Q5: How should I store them?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.
Q6: Can I add other flavors?
Absolutely! Lemon zest pairs beautifully with blueberries, or you can add a touch of cinnamon.