Best Flakey Blueberry Biscuits from Scratch

 Flakey Blueberry Biscuits

This recipe delivers tender, buttery, and flakey blueberry biscuits, perfect for a delicious homemade breakfast, brunch, or snack. Learn how to make these easy blueberry biscuits from scratch.

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Recipe Details:

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Baked Goods
• Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
• Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
• Total Time: Approx. 40-45 minutes
• Yields: 8-12 biscuits (depending on size)
• Dietary Info: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
• 3/4 cup Cold Buttermilk
• 1 cup Fresh Blueberries
• Optional: 2 tablespoons Melted Butter for brushing tops

Equipment:

• Large mixing bowl
• Pastry blender, fork, or food processor
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Biscuit cutter (or sharp knife)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Cut in Cold Butter: Add the very cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or a food processor, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Keeping the butter cold is essential for creating flakey layers.
4. Add Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the flour and butter mixture. Be careful not to mash the berries.
5. Mix in Buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk into the bowl. Stir with a fork or spatula just until the dough comes together into a shaggy mass. Do not overmix; the dough will be slightly wet and sticky.
6. Shape the Dough: Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick. For extra flakiness, you can fold the dough over itself 1-2 times (fold in thirds like a letter, then pat/roll out again) before the final shaping.
7. Cut Biscuits: Dip a biscuit cutter (about 2-3 inches in diameter) in flour to prevent sticking. Press the cutter straight down into the dough to cut out the biscuits. Avoid twisting the cutter, as this can seal the edges and prevent the biscuits from rising¹ properly. Place the cut biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet.² Pat together the scraps gently and cut out any remaining biscuits, handling the dough as little as possible.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuit tops are golden brown and they have risen nicely.
9. Finish (Optional): For extra richness, brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter immediately after removing them from the oven.
10. Serve: Serve these homemade flakey blueberry biscuits warm. They are delicious on their own or served with butter, jam, or honey.

Enjoy your easy and delicious homemade blueberry biscuits!