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Blueberry Biscuits

Flaky Blueberry Biscuits with a Zesty Lemon Glaze

Delight in these Blueberry Biscuits with flaky layers and a zesty lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure and fluffiness.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 3 tablespoons sugar Adds sweetness; can be reduced for less sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 3/4 cup cold milk Hydrates the dough.
  • 1/4 cup cold or frozen butter Creates flakiness.
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or dried) Bursts with flavor.
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Forms the base of the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons water Helps achieve desired consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth to the glaze.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Provides tangy flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • pastry cutter
  • Spatula
  • Round Cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Pour in the cold milk and stir until just combined.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat into a rectangle, and cut out biscuits with a round cutter.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While biscuits bake, whisk together powdered sugar, water, vanilla extract, and lemon juice for the glaze.
  9. Once biscuits are out of the oven, drizzle on the lemon glaze and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use cold ingredients and don't overmix the dough. Consider adding lemon zest for extra flavor.

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