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Blueberry Biscuits Recipe

These blueberry biscuits are buttery, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, they're easy to make with pantry staples and come together in just 30 minutes.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Butter: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10 biscuits
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $5–$7

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl For combining dough ingredients
  • Pastry cutter To cut butter into the flour
  • Biscuit cutter 2.5–3 inches in diameter
  • Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • Wire rack For cooling biscuits evenly
  • Zester For fresh lemon zest

Ingredients

For the Biscuits

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Plus more for dusting surface
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar Adds light sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder Helps biscuits rise
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances flavor
  • 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter Cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup Buttermilk Cold
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or ¾ cup frozen, not thawed
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour For coating blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Optional but adds brightness

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For a simple glaze
  • 2–3 tablespoon Milk Adjust for desired consistency
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional, for flavor

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut in cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in cold buttermilk just until dough starts to come together.
  • Gently fold in floured blueberries and optional lemon zest.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
  • Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds, re-rolling dough as needed.
  • Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet and bake 13–15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla (if using). Drizzle over warm biscuits before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 75g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.2mg