Blueberry Biscuits
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Is there anything better than a warm biscuit in the morning? These blueberry biscuits are bursting with fresh fruit and can be topped with a sweet biscuit icing or just enjoyed with butter.
One of my favorite things to make is biscuits, whether it’s for accompanying chili like these hatch cheddar biscuits or to go with sausage gravy like savory bacon chive biscuits.
Sweet biscuits aren’t something I usually opt for unless I’m having strawberry shortcake, but I recently saw canned blueberry biscuits at the grocery store and knew I just had to make my own.
How to shape biscuits?
Biscuits benefit from being worked as little as possible. You don’t want to develop the gluten too much, which can make them chewy, but you also want layers!
When you dump the dough out onto your floured surface, carefully bring it together into one lump with your hands.
I pat the dough into a rectangle, then fold, pat down again, and fold again. You can use a rolling pin if you don’t want to use your hands.
If you want square biscuits, pat the dough into a rectangle, using a bench scraper (if you have one) to square off edges. Then simply cut to the desired size.
For round biscuits, I typically use a 2-inch or 2 ½ inch cutter. Pat the dough to between ¼ and ½ inch high, then cut out biscuits.
Cutting the biscuits as close together as possible will reduce re-shaping work, so take some time to choose your placement!
Gather up the scraps and push them together to form one piece again, then fold and pat down to cutting thickness. Repeat until you’ve used as much dough as possible.
I usually end up with one “mini” biscuit from the last scraps!
If you really don’t want to bother with shaping biscuits, you can try this easy recipe for buttered pan biscuits instead!
What kind of blueberries should I use?
I opt for wild blueberries in this recipe. Because they are smaller, the berries get more dispersed, and are less likely to crush to bits when shaping.
If you can’t find wild blueberries, you can use regular blueberries. Take care when mixing to keep them as intact as possible.
Frozen berries that are thawed work well. Thawing is key in order to remove any excess liquid that might come out during baking, which can affect the biscuits.
Be sure to dry the blueberries as best you can before mixing in to the dough. I pat them dry with paper towels after letting them drain in a colander.
Adding the blueberries before the buttermilk will also help preserve their shape. Stir them gently to coat with a layer of flour before stirring in the liquid.
Can I freeze blueberry biscuits?
Yes, these biscuits can be frozen! It’s a great way to keep a warm breakfast on hand.
Freeze the unbaked biscuits on a baking sheet, with some space between each.
Once fully frozen, remove them from the baking sheet and place in a freezer-safe container.
When you’re ready to bake, simply remove as many biscuits as you like and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
You’ll love the fresh fruit bursting throughout these blueberry biscuits!
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Blueberry Biscuits
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks
- 1 cup blueberries, washed and patted dry
- 1 to 1 1/3 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in butter using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers, until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Stir in blueberries, making sure they get coated with flour mixture.
- Stir in 1 cup buttermilk, taking care to incorporate the dry ingredients well while not crushing the blueberries. Add more buttermilk as needed to form into a cohesive dough.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Fold once, pat again, and fold again. Repeat as needed for dough to look smooth but not be overworked.
- Pat into a rectangle or circle and cut out biscuits. Reshape as needed to cut out remaining dough.
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet, slightly separated, and freeze while preheating the oven to 425°F.
- Once the oven is ready, bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter or with sweet biscuit icing drizzled over the top.
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Sweet Biscuit Icing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla. Add extra milk as desired for preferred consistency.
- Drizzle or spread icing onto cooled baked goods.
Notes
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