Blueberry Biscuits with LemonVanilla Glaze Recipe
Delight in these tender and flaky Blueberry Biscuits, perfectly balanced with sweet bursts of fresh blueberries and a light, zesty glaze. Ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack, these biscuits come together quickly with simple ingredients for a homemade treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Cold milk
- 5 tablespoons Cold or frozen butter, grated or cut into small pieces
Blueberries
- 3 ounces Fresh or dried blueberries, gently folded into the dough
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/8 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold or frozen butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, quickly cut the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Work quickly to keep the butter cold for flakiness.
- Add Milk and Form Dough: Pour in the cold milk gradually and stir until the mixture just begins to come together into a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh or dried blueberries into the dough, taking care not to mash them, preserving their shape and juiciness.
- Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat or roll it to approximately 1-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: While the biscuits bake, whisk together powdered sugar, water, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and slightly runny.
- Glaze Biscuits: Once the biscuits come out of the oven and have cooled slightly, drizzle or brush the glaze over the warm biscuits for a sweet, tangy finish.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure flaky biscuits.
- Handle the dough minimally to avoid tough biscuits.
- Fresh blueberries add moisture; if using dried, soak them briefly in warm water to plump.
- Biscuits are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Glaze can be adjusted in consistency by adding more water or powdered sugar as needed.
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