Blueberry Biscuits Recipe
These blueberry biscuits are a delightful treat combining tender, flaky biscuit dough with bursts of fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they offer a comforting homemade flavor with a lightly golden crust.
- Author: Lara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined. This ensures your leavening agent is evenly distributed for fluffy biscuits.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. This creates the biscuit’s flaky texture.
- Add Milk and Form Dough: Pour in the milk gradually, stirring gently with a spoon until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender and flaky.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the dough, taking care not to crush them, which would make the dough turn purple and soggy.
- Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a biscuit cutter or a round glass, cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even color.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with butter or honey if desired.
Notes
- Use cold butter and handle the dough lightly to ensure flaky biscuits.
- Fresh blueberries work best; avoid frozen since they release extra moisture.
- For added sweetness, sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking.
- You can substitute milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor and extra rise.
- Leftover biscuits reheat well in a toaster oven or microwave.
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