Description
These Lemon Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are the ultimate *easy recipe* for breakfast or brunch. Buttery, golden, and bursting with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon zest, they swim in melted butter while baking—creating crispy edges and tender centers. Finished with a sweet lemon glaze, they’re perfect for *quick breakfast*, *brunch ideas*, or even as a *sweet snack*. If you’re looking for *breakfast ideas* or *food ideas* that are simple but impressive, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk (cold)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the butter in an 8×8 inch baking dish and let it melt in the oven. Remove once fully melted.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add lemon zest and blueberries to the dry ingredients and gently toss to combine.
4. Pour in the buttermilk and fresh lemon juice. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
5. Transfer the dough to the baking dish with melted butter. Gently spread it evenly to the edges.
6. Score the top into 9 squares with a knife, not cutting all the way through.
7. Bake for 25–28 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before adding glaze.
9. Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the warm biscuits before serving.
Notes
Use cold buttermilk to help create a tender dough and prevent overmixing.
If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw to avoid excess moisture.
For the best lemon flavor, use fresh lemon zest and juice—not bottled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg