Sweet Blueberry Biscuits

Sweet Blueberry Biscuits

Transform your morning meals or tea-time treats with these irresistibly sweet blueberry biscuits, an innovative twist on a classic buttermilk biscuit.

With bursts of fresh blueberries in each bite, these biscuits promise a deliciously tender texture and a hint of sweetness, making them perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack. This recipe springs from a traditional base found in Southern kitchens, elevated by the simple addition of nature’s candy – blueberries.

The combination of cold butter and tangy buttermilk ensures that every bite of these biscuits is flaky and rich, while a homemade sweet sauce adds the perfect finishing touch.

Whether it’s a lazy Sunday morning or a special gathering, these biscuits are sure to impress all who taste them. Follow this simple guide to create a batch of blueberry bliss that melts in your mouth.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits

Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (preferably White Lily)
• 1 Tb. Baking Powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3 Tb. Sugar
• 1 stick Unsalted Butter (very cold)
• 3/4-ish cup Buttermilk
• 1 c. Frozen Blueberries (freshly frozen preferred)
• 1/2 stick Salted Butter (melted for brushing)

For the Sauce:

• 1 c. Powdered Sugar
• 3 Tb. Milk (adjust for desired consistency)
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Cut the unsalted butter into small pats and place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Freeze for at least 10 minutes. Lightly grease a cast-iron skillet with a small amount of bacon grease for added flavor.
2. Preheat your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
4. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the chilled unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add buttermilk, stirring just until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
5. Prepare the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently press out the dough to about 1/2″ thick, scatter the blueberries evenly over the surface, and knead lightly. Flatten the dough back to about 1″ thickness, allowing the blueberries to embed and bleed slightly into the dough.
6. Bake the biscuits: Arrange the biscuits in the prepared skillet, ensuring they touch. Bake for 10-12 minutes. At the halfway mark, brush the biscuits generously with melted salted butter. Continue baking until they are golden brown and the blueberries have just burst.
7. Serve warm: Drizzle with the prepared sweet sauce and serve while warm.