Description
Bursting Blueberry Biscuits are soft, fluffy, and buttery biscuits filled with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. These easy drop biscuits come together quickly and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup whole milk, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Cut in butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Add wet ingredients: In a small bowl, mix the whole milk and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Fold in blueberries: Carefully fold the fresh or frozen blueberries into the dough, making sure not to break the berries and discolor the dough.
- Shape and bake biscuits: Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough, about ¼ cup each, onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until the biscuit tops are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool slightly: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before glazing.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the biscuits: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm biscuits before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them to prevent the dough from turning purple or blue.
- Add lemon zest to the glaze for a fresh and vibrant citrus flavor.
- Biscuits are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven or microwave for leftovers.
