Maine Blueberry Biscuits

Blissful Breakfasts!

Maine is one of the US’s biggest domestic growers of blueberries, thus making it the State’s official fruit. Though this may have not been the case had a special farming rake not been invented by a Maine resident making harvesting this anti-oxidant packed super fruit a much easier process. Combining these little blue treats with delicious biscuit dough, provides the BEST morning (or anytime) yummy and nutritional treat. Enjoy!

3 cups all purpose flour

1 cup ice water or milk (can use half & half if not going low fat)

3 tablespoons butter (Substitute dairy-free margarine for vegan)

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 pinch of baking soda

Honey (Substitute with maple or agave for vegan)

1 cup of blueberries

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees - Combine room temperature butter with sugar – creaming them. Add in flour, salt, baking soda and powder and mix. Slowly drizzle in ice water/milk and as gently as possible, mix in the blueberries. Combine mixture, forming it into dough. Allow the dough to rest in the refrigerator for 30 min.

On a board or counter, roll the dough out and using a cup, cut individual biscuits and place on a non stick pan – arranging them several inches apart. You can top the biscuits with an egg wash or milk to create a shine. Place in oven and bake until golden brown – about 15 minutes. Should you want to use a griddle and not an oven to cook the biscuits, follow the following procedure:

Cut or simply rip small portions of the dough (golf ball size) and by hand, flatten them into small 3-5 inch circular pieces. Prick the surface of the dough with a fork and cook on an oiled hot griddle. Turn with a spatula and remove when golden brown. Watch these flat bread disks closely because they cook fast! Total cook time should be about five minutes.  Serve warm with jam, a drizzle of honey or as a delicious topping!