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Flaky Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Glaze

Warm, buttery bites with a bright lemon finish that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2-3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt Use unsalted butter for better control over salt.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Keep it cold for flaky texture.
  • 1 cup cold milk (or buttermilk for tang)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Adjust as desired.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Splash of water or milk As needed for glaze consistency.
Other Ingredients
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) If frozen, toss in 1 tsp flour to prevent bursting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; keep butter and milk cold.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until even.
  3. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized bits remaining.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries so they don’t burst; if using frozen blueberries, tossing them in a bit of flour helps.
  5. Pour in the cold milk and stir just until the dough comes together; it should be shaggy and not overworked.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat to about 1-inch thickness, and cut biscuits with a round cutter or glass without twisting.
Baking
  1. Place biscuits on the prepared sheet about 1 inch apart so edges can brown evenly and bake for 12–15 minutes until tops are light golden and bottoms smell nutty.
Glazing
  1. Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and a splash of water or milk into a smooth, runny glaze; adjust as needed.
  2. Cool biscuits briefly on a rack; while still warm, drizzle the glaze generously over them.
  3. Let the glaze set for a minute before serving warm.

Notes

Use a food processor to cut butter quickly and chill dough for 10 minutes for convenience. If desired, add 1/4 tsp of lemon zest or a pinch of cinnamon for added flavor.