Description
Blueberry butter swim biscuits offer pure comfort with golden, buttery layers dripping sweet glaze. Southern kitchens come alive when warm, pillowy pastries melt in your mouth, promising delightful moments of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuits:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (490 g) buttermilk
- 1 cup (148 g) blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Glaze:
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a scorching 450°F, ensuring an optimal baking environment for the blueberry butter swim biscuits.
- Macerate the blueberries by gently tossing them with granulated sugar in a small bowl, allowing the berries to release their natural juices and intensify their flavor.
- Create a light and airy dry mixture by whisking flour, baking powder, and remaining sugar in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Introduce buttermilk to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix and develop tough gluten strands.
- Delicately fold the sugar-coated blueberries into the batter, including any accumulated liquid to enhance the overall fruity essence.
- Transform an 8×8-inch baking dish by coating the bottom with melted butter, then spread the biscuit dough evenly to ensure complete coverage.
- Artfully score the unbaked dough into 9 symmetrical squares, then scatter the remaining fresh blueberries across the surface for visual appeal and burst of flavor.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30-32 minutes until the top achieves a golden-brown crust and edges become crisp.
- Simultaneously prepare the glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar and milk, adjusting the liquid to create a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
- Allow the biscuits to cool completely after removing from the oven, then generously drizzle with the prepared glaze, creating an enticing finish.
- Slice along the pre-scored lines and serve immediately, revealing the tender, buttery interior studded with juicy blueberries.
Notes
- Optimize berry distribution by gently folding blueberries to prevent color bleeding and maintain biscuit texture.
- Prevent tough biscuits by minimizing dough handling and mixing just until ingredients are combined.
- Enhance flavor by using fresh, ripe blueberries and allowing sugar to macerate them slightly before mixing.
- Create gluten-free variation by substituting all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and adding xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg