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Blueberry Biscuits with Zesty Lemon Glaze

Irresistible Blueberry Biscuits with Zesty Lemon Glaze

These Blueberry Biscuits with Zesty Lemon Glaze are quick to make, deliciously fluffy, and brightened with a tangy glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter cold and diced
  • 1 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cups buttermilk or substitute with regular milk mixed with lemon juice
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Pastry cutter
  • Biscuit cutter

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Step 3: Incorporate Butter
  1. Add the cold, diced butter into the dry mix and blend until achieving a coarse crumb texture.
Step 4: Add Blueberries
  1. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
Step 5: Mix in Buttermilk
  1. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the dough just comes together.
Step 6: Shape the Dough
  1. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Step 7: Cut the Biscuits
  1. Cut the dough into rounds or squares, aiming for about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Step 8: Arrange on Baking Sheet
  1. Transfer the cut biscuits to the baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
Step 9: Add Buttermilk Topcoat
  1. Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little buttermilk.
Step 10: Bake to Perfection
  1. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the biscuits for 15 to 18 minutes.
Step 11: Prepare the Lemon Glaze
  1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
Step 12: Drizzle and Serve
  1. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm biscuits and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky layers and avoid overmixing when preparing the dough.

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