Description
Delicious Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, flaky, and bursting with fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these easy-to-make biscuits combine the richness of butter with the sweet tang of fresh fruit and a hint of vanilla. They bake to a golden perfection and are best enjoyed warm with butter or honey.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with even baking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to evenly distribute the leavening and flavors.
- Incorporate butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the dry mixture, then use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will create flaky layers.
- Add blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries carefully to avoid crushing them and releasing excess juice.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate small bowl, combine the buttermilk and vanilla extract, then pour this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; the dough should be slightly sticky but not overmixed.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle, taking care not to compress it too much so the biscuits remain tender.
- Cut biscuits: Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out rounds from the dough and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each.
- Brush and bake: Brush the tops of the biscuits with the melted butter to help with browning and flavor, then bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. They are best enjoyed warm with additional butter or honey.
Notes
- For a flavor twist, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dry ingredients for brightness.
- Frozen blueberries can be used instead of fresh; do not thaw them to avoid extra moisture in the dough.
- To make a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice and use a plant-based butter alternative.
- These biscuits freeze well; warm gently before serving to enjoy fresh-baked flavor.
