Description
These tender and flaky blueberry biscuits are infused with sweet bursts of blueberries and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for a delightful breakfast treat or a special brunch, these biscuits combine the richness of buttermilk with the bright flavor of fresh lemons.
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen and shaved
- 1 1/4 cups full-fat buttermilk
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a cast-iron skillet or baking sheet.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Incorporate Butter and Buttermilk: Add the frozen, shaved butter to the flour mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in the buttermilk until the dough comes together.
- Work the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently fold in the frozen blueberries, being careful not to crush them. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting to ensure they rise evenly. Place the biscuits in the prepared skillet or on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the melted butter.
- Prepare Lemon Glaze: While the biscuits are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Glaze Biscuits: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the hot biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a bit more lemon zest to the glaze.
- If fresh blueberries are in season, they can be used instead of frozen, but be sure to handle them gently to avoid crushing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg