Description
Fresh Strawberry Biscuits are a delightful twist on classic buttermilk biscuits, bringing a burst of sweet fruitiness to your breakfast table. These light and flaky biscuits are perfect for a leisurely morning treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for brushing)
- Coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in butter: Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Combine wet ingredients: Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat it into a rectangle, cut out biscuits, place on baking sheet, brush with cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 14–16 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter and buttermilk are cold for flaky biscuits.
- For added sweetness, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar and milk glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
