Description
These Skillet Blueberry Biscuits are fluffy, buttery, and bursting with fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they’re easy to make with a hint of lemon zest to brighten the flavor. Baked to golden perfection in a skillet, these biscuits pair wonderfully with butter, honey, or maple syrup for a delightful start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, if fresh are not available)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for added flavor)
For Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing on top)
- Additional sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a quick, fluffy rise.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in fresh blueberries (no need to thaw if using frozen), being careful not to overmix to prevent crushing the berries.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest until blended.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky to create tender biscuits.
- Flour Your Surface: Lightly dust your work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it to prepare for shaping.
- Knead the Dough: Gently knead the dough about 5-6 folds to bring it together without overworking, which helps keep the biscuits light.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll the dough to approximately 1-inch thickness, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- Cut the Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut out rounds and place them on a greased or parchment-lined skillet, leaving a little space between each.
- Brush with Milk: Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with milk and, if desired, sprinkle additional sugar on top for a subtle sweet crust.
- Bake the Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until biscuits are golden brown on top.
- Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of one biscuit; if it comes out clean, the biscuits are done baking.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the biscuits cool in the pan for about 5 minutes to firm up.
- Serve Warm: Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, maple syrup, or whipped cream for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
Notes
- For best results, use cold butter and avoid overmixing the dough to ensure flaky biscuits.
- You can substitute other berries like raspberries or blackberries, or add nuts for variation.
