- Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Incorporate Butter:
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk and Blueberries:
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk or buttermilk. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
Carefully fold in the blueberries, trying not to crush them.
- Form and Cut Biscuits:
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut out biscuits. Re-form the scrap dough to make additional biscuits.
- Egg Wash and Bake:
Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 2 tablespoons of milk. Brush the tops of the biscuits with this egg wash.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Glaze (Optional):
If desired, brush the warm biscuits with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness and shine.
- Serve:
Enjoy these biscuits warm, ideally fresh out of the oven. They pair wonderfully with a dollop of cream or a drizzle of extra honey.
This recipe will give you biscuits that are not only visually appealing but also packed with the juicy goodness of blueberries and a hint of sweetness perfect for a special treat. Enjoy your baking!
