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Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits in Lemon Glaze

Stack of warm Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits generously drizzled with thick, bright yellow lemon glaze.
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Make tender, flaky blueberry biscuits using the swim biscuit method, finished with a bright, tangy lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, melted (for the ‘swim’)
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. Cut the cold butter pieces into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour mixture. Stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rough 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds (like a letter). Turn the dough 90 degrees and pat it out again to about 1 inch thick. Repeat this folding and patting process two more times. This builds layers.
  7. Cut the dough into 9 squares using a sharp knife or biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Pour the 1/2 cup of melted butter evenly over the tops of the biscuits so they ‘swim’ in the butter.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  10. While the biscuits bake, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add more powdered sugar if the glaze is too thin.
  11. Remove the hot biscuits from the oven. Drizzle the lemon glaze generously over the warm biscuits immediately. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For the best rise, use very cold buttermilk and butter.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the dough.
  • The ‘swim’ butter helps keep the sides of the biscuits moist and tender while baking.

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