🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 🫐
• 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
• 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 tbsp baking powder 🥄
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
👉 Optional (but recommended for best flavor):
• 1/4 cup sugar 🍬
• 1/2 cup cold butter 🧈
• 3/4 cup buttermilk 🥛
• Pinch of salt 🧂
🥐 Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Biscuits
• Soft & Flaky Texture – Thanks to cold butter and proper mixing
• Fresh Flavor – Blueberries + lemon zest = perfect combo
• Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes
• Versatile – Great plain, glazed, or with jam
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat Your Oven
Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl:
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
• Add sugar if using
3. Cut in Cold Butter
• Add cold, cubed butter
• Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs
👉 Tip: Keep the butter cold for flaky layers.
4. Add Wet Ingredients
• Pour in buttermilk
• Add lemon zest
• Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix!)
5. Fold in Blueberries
• Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries
• Be gentle to avoid crushing them
6. Shape the Dough
• Turn dough onto a floured surface
• Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle
• Cut into rounds or squares
7. Bake to Perfection
• Place biscuits on the tray
• Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown
🍯 Optional Glaze (Highly Recommended!)
Mix:
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
Drizzle over warm biscuits for a sweet, citrusy finish ✨
🔥 Pro Tips for the Best Blueberry Biscuits
• Use fresh blueberries for best texture
• Freeze berries for 10 minutes to prevent bleeding
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