Lemon Blueberry Soft Drop Biscuits are light, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries and fresh citrus flavor. These easy no-roll biscuits come together quickly and bake into tender golden treats perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with tea or coffee.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Servings: 10 biscuits
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Ingredient Notes
- Blueberries: Fresh berries work best, but frozen can be used without thawing.
- Cold butter: Keeps the biscuits soft and flaky.
- Buttermilk: Adds tenderness and a slight tangy flavor.
- Lemon zest: Fresh zest gives the brightest citrus flavor.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Step 3: Cut in the Butter
Add cold cubed butter and mix using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Add Flavor
Stir in lemon zest and blueberries gently.
Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in buttermilk and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Drop the Dough
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden on top.
Step 8: Prepare the Glaze
Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
Step 9: Glaze and Serve
Drizzle glaze over warm biscuits and serve fresh.
Nutrition Facts (Per Biscuit)
- Calories: 240
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
Tips
- Keep butter cold for the softest texture.
- Do not overwork the dough or biscuits may become dense.
- Add extra lemon zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
- Best enjoyed warm on the day they are baked.
Variations
Berry Mix Biscuits
Use raspberries or blackberries with the blueberries.
Cream Cheese Glaze
Replace lemon glaze with a sweet cream cheese drizzle.
Almond Twist
Add sliced almonds and a drop of almond extract.
Mini Biscuit Bites
Make smaller drop biscuits for snack-sized treats.