Blueberry Biscuits
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the Butter:
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Milk and Blueberries:
Stir in the milk until just combined.
Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
Form the Biscuits:
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times.
Roll or pat the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits.
Bake:
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the Butter:
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Milk and Blueberries:
Stir in the milk until just combined.
Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
Form the Biscuits:
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times.
Roll or pat the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits.
Bake:
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional Information (Per Biscuit):
Servings: 10 biscuits (depending on size)
Calories: Approx. 170-190
Protein: Approx. 2-3g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 22-24g
Fat: Approx. 8-9g
Weight Watchers Points:
Estimated Points per Biscuit: 6-7 points (based on the ingredients and current WW points system. For exact points, please check the latest Weight Watchers app or website as points can vary with specific brands and updates to the system.)
Tips:
Butter: Make sure the butter is very cold. This helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
Milk: You can use any type of milk (whole, skim, or even a dairy-free alternative).
Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the dough to prevent the dough from becoming too wet.
Storage: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Blueberry Biscuits!
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional Information (Per Biscuit):
Servings: 10 biscuits (depending on size)
Calories: Approx. 170-190
Protein: Approx. 2-3g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 22-24g
Fat: Approx. 8-9g
Weight Watchers Points:
Estimated Points per Biscuit: 6-7 points (based on the ingredients and current WW points system. For exact points, please check the latest Weight Watchers app or website as points can vary with specific brands and updates to the system.)
Tips:
Butter: Make sure the butter is very cold. This helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
Milk: You can use any type of milk (whole, skim, or even a dairy-free alternative).
Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the dough to prevent the dough from becoming too wet.
Storage: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Blueberry Biscuits!