blueberry buttermilk drop biscuits
So, about these blueberry buttermilk biscuits. Let’s just put it this way: I’m up to my eyeballs in quick breads and muffins and biscuits and scones and coffee cakes from an eCookbook I’m working on (and my freezer is so full, I have to sloooowwllly open the door to avoid rock-hard frozen loaves catapulting at my face) and I STILL wanted to make these.
I do not regret this decision, as the day I baked them I also baked two other types of biscuits and I ate no less than one of each of them and was in full-on biscuit bliss all day long. Also my house smelled like one giant, buttery biscuit. It was glorious.
These biscuits, believe it or not, were the idea/request of the husband. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but generally the man does not care for sweet carbs. I KNOW. I don’t know what we talk about all day, either. Yet lo and behold, he very specifically suggested I bake up some blueberry drop biscuits — “because drop biscuits sound fancier,” says he — and I jumped at the chance to make them.
So these are for you, babe. And for me. And for our baby. Sorry about all the sharing.
To be honest, aside from the blueberries these biscuits aren’t really all that sweet. They’re soft and fluffy, yes, and definitely buttery, but the fresh blueberries baked throughout add just a touch of extra fruity flavor — no cloying sweetness or any nonsense like that. They’re best eaten straight from the oven, too, when the blueberries are still warm and juicy. UMMMM wait, that came out wrong. I’m five. Let’s move on.
If you find yourself in need of homemade biscuits (always), or you really love blueberries (points to self) or you want to make “fancy” biscuits for your husband at his request or otherwise, this recipe is for you. And so are all the other biscuits in my freezer right now. But seriously. Come take some of them, pretty please.
PrintBlueberry Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in the butter until the pieces are the size of small peas and the mixture resembles a coarse crumb.
- Pour in the buttermilk; stir until just combined. Add blueberries and stir until just combined (do not overmix or you’ll break the blueberries).
- Scoop or spoon slightly less than 1/4-cupfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes until biscuits are puffed, golden brown and baked through. Serve warm.
Biscuits and Blueberries… Blueberries and Biscuits!!! I love this.. you know I do.. and I can’t wait to get my hands on that cookbook..
I can’t stand how beautiful these are!!
I’m so excited about the ecookbook!! Signing up now for more updates. These biscuits will definitely go down well with me. And me alone. The boy dislikes blueberries and I use them often when I want to be greedy ๐
These biscuits look absolutely fantastic!!!! I seriously want one now! And I love the addition of the blueberries.
Biscuit making is just the best. Made some pimento cheese ones just yesterday! These look absolutely phenom!
P.S. Oh so excited about the ebook!!!
I cant wait to see your e-book! I know how hard you’ve been working on it and it’s going to be beautiful, and of course filled with delicious things ๐
Props to your hubby for urging you to make these, I sure love blueberries in baked goods too, so so good. Congrats on nearly finishing your e-cookbook, can’t wait to check it out!
There is nothing quite like biting into a homemade biscuit and now you’ve added my favorite juicy berry. Love these, Stephanie! So excited about the eCookbook!
I absolutely am head over heels for these biscuits!
Steph — I’m working with a designer who’s doing all that heavy-lifting for me (thank GOODNESS). E-mail me and I can get direct you to her site!
Belinda — Carb lovers unite! ๐
Paula — Then we are kindred spirits! ๐
Erika — I really could go for these biscuits and a glass or five of that drink you posted today. Saving this dream for when I can imbibe again. ๐
Claire — Oh thanks, lady! <3
Zainab — Haha, I like that strategy. ๐ Thanks so much for signing up!