Sweet Blueberry Biscuits

My husband’s eyes lit up with delight when he took a bite of these Sweet Blueberry Biscuits. It was the perfect ending to our cozy family dinner, and the kids couldn’t stop raving about it!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• 3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 4. Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together.
• 5. Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest.
• 6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet.
• 7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.
• 8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Popular questions:

• Q: Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?

A: Yes, you can use frozen blueberries. Just make sure to thaw and drain them before adding to the dough.

• Q: Can I substitute buttermilk with regular milk?

A: You can substitute buttermilk with a mixture of regular milk and lemon juice or vinegar. Use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar for every cup of milk.

Helpful tips:

• 1. For added sweetness, you can drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice on top of the biscuits.
• 2. To prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the biscuits, toss them in a little flour before adding to the dough.

Expert Secrets:

• 1. Make sure not to overwork the dough to keep the biscuits light and tender.
• 2. For extra texture, you can sprinkle some turbinado sugar on top of the biscuits before baking.