Description
These Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightful twist on classic biscuits, featuring fresh blueberries baked in a buttery base and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these biscuits combine a tender, flaky texture with bursts of juicy blueberry flavor, all finished with a luscious powdered sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Base
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Biscuit Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Melt Butter: Heat the oven to 450°F. Cut the butter into pieces and place them in a 9 or 8-inch square microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave the butter until fully melted.
- Mix Dry Ingredients and Form Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the buttermilk and vanilla extract, stirring until a loose dough forms. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries to distribute them evenly without breaking them.
- Assemble the Biscuits: Press the blueberry biscuit dough evenly into the baking dish over the melted butter using a spatula or your hands to create a flat, even layer.
- Cut the Biscuits: Using a knife, score the dough into 9 even squares to create individual biscuits.
- Bake the Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the biscuits are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the biscuits are done and slightly cooled, pour the glaze evenly over the top. Serve warm and enjoy the buttery, blueberry goodness.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries to prevent excess moisture from altering the dough texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough after adding the buttermilk to keep the biscuits tender.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk mixed with 1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar as a quick alternative.
- For a thicker glaze, reduce the milk slightly; for thinner glaze, add a bit more milk.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days and warmed before serving.
