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

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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.

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