Strawberry Biscuits
Delicious strawberry biscuits that are flaky, tender, and topped with a sweet icing glaze.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum-free
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold
- 1 cup whole buttermilk cold
- 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 cup fresh strawberries finely chopped, hulled
Icing Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk, heavy cream, and strawberries; mix gently until dough comes together.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it gently into a cohesive mass.
- Roll into a rectangle about 6 by 13 inches and 1 inch thick; cut into rounds.
- Freeze cut biscuits for at least 15 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Brush with buttermilk and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Make icing by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over warm biscuits and serve immediately.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding a pinch of lemon zest to the icing for a citrusy kick. These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.