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Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits with Lemon Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 biscuit squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are irresistibly buttery and soft, bursting with fresh blueberry flavor and finished with a tangy lemon glaze. These biscuits boast a moist and tender interior while the exterior becomes delightfully crispy and golden thanks to the melted butter base. Perfect for dessert or a special breakfast treat, they combine classic southern biscuit comfort with a refreshing fruit twist.

Ingredients

Biscuits

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1¾ cups buttermilk (up to 2 cups as needed)
  • 1½ cups fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted (1 stick)

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F to prepare for baking the biscuits.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Add Buttermilk: Slowly pour in the buttermilk while stirring gently until a sticky dough forms. Add a bit more buttermilk if dough feels dry, but avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
  4. Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
  5. Prepare Baking Pan: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking pan, ensuring it coats the entire base.
  6. Shape Dough: Evenly spread the dough into the prepared baking pan over the melted butter. Smooth the surface with a spatula, then cut the dough into 9 equal squares using a knife.
  7. Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bottoms are crispy from the butter.
  8. Make Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. Adjust consistency by adding more lemon juice to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken as needed.
  9. Glaze Biscuits: Once biscuits are done baking, allow them to cool slightly for a few minutes. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm biscuits for a zesty, sweet finish. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Be gentle when folding in blueberries to keep them whole and prevent the dough from turning purple.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, left to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Use fresh blueberries for best flavor and texture; frozen blueberries may alter the dough consistency.
  • Make sure the butter in the baking dish is evenly spread to create a crispy, buttery crust.
  • The glaze can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator; re-stir before drizzling.
  • Biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days and reheated gently.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/blueberry-butter-swim-biscuits-with-lemon-glaze-recipe/