Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits

Perfect for a Sunday brunch or for dessert any night of the week, these blueberry biscuits topped with a honey and lemon zest glaze are sure to please.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 433 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1 medium Lemons, raw, with peel
• 1.5 cups fresh blueberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender. Mix in blueberries and 1/2 of the lemon zest. Add buttermilk and mix to create a dough.

Step 3

Transfer dough to a floured surface. Flatten with a floured rolling pin to a 1/2-inch thickness. Fold the left third of dough over the middle, then fold the right third over the left. Repeat folding procedure 3 more times.

Step 4

Roll dough to a 1/2-inch thickness and cut 12 biscuits. Transfer to a nonstick cookie sheet and brush with melted butter.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey and sprinkle with remaining lemon zest. Serve when cool.