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Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Glaze

Fluffy homemade biscuits filled with juicy blueberries and topped with a bright lemon glaze for the perfect sweet brunch treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries do not thaw if frozen
  • 1 lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in lemon zest, vanilla, and blueberries.
  5. Add buttermilk and mix until dough forms.
  6. Pat dough into a rectangle, fold twice, and cut into rounds.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm biscuits.

Notes

Keep butter cold for the flakiest biscuits. Glaze just before serving for best presentation.