Over the years, I have gained a reputation for my savory quick breads. Scones and biscuits are always a welcome addition to meals, as are many of the breads that I make without yeast. This time, I have gone with a blueberry biscuit, so these are sweeter than the ones I often serve, but the burst comes from the natural goodness of plump berries — rather than too much added sugar — that makes its presence known in a muted way. The addition of lime adds a tangy undertone that pairs well with the berries. These biscuits work especially well for a quick breakfast, accompaniment to lunch, or as a light dessert after a meal.
Blueberry Lime Biscuits |
Recipe by Lisa Turner Published on December 12, 2013
Simple tasty blueberry tea biscuits with a refreshing lime zest
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unbleached white flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch or two of sea salt
- juice and zest from 1 lime
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, lightly dusted with flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or yogurt
Instructions:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat an oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, sea salt and lime zest. Working quickly, cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or folk until the butter is reduced to small pea-size pieces. Add the blueberries to the bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, vanilla and buttermilk or yogurt. Pour this into the dry ingredients and gently mix using a spatula until combined and a ball of dough forms. Take care not to overmix. Drop about 2 tablespoons of the dough for each biscuit onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about a 1-inch space between each round. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the biscuits begin to brown. Remove from the oven and let sit on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes (you don't want these delights to fall apart). Transfer to a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 10 to 12 biscuits |
More quick breads you are sure to enjoy from Lisa's Kitchen:
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