Sweet Blueberry Biscuits
These delicious Sweet Blueberry Biscuits are fluffy, buttery, and bursting with sweet blueberries, perfect for a delightful breakfast or as a snack. They are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 pastry cutter or fork
- 1 whisk
- 1 rolling pin (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter Cold, cut into cubes.
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Can use frozen blueberries, thawed.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional.
- to taste tablespoon extra sugar for topping Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or fork, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk and vanilla extract (if using). Gradually add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to break them.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently 3-4 times until it holds together.
- Pat the dough to about ¾ inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut out biscuits, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- If desired, sprinkle a little extra sugar on top of the biscuits for added sweetness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve these biscuits warm with butter or your favorite jam.
You can substitute blueberries with other berries such as raspberries or blackberries if desired.
For a richer flavor, you can add lemon zest to the dough.