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Try making these tender and buttery Strawberry Biscuits that are loaded with fresh strawberries and other simple ingredients. They're the perfect treat to pair with a savory breakfast, brunch, or use them to make a sweet treat like strawberry shortcake. So good!
If you're craving more sweet and tangy strawberry recipes, then try making Cream Cheese Toast with Strawberries, Strawberry Smoothie, or a Creamy Berry Trifle.
These biscuits are warm, buttery, and made sweet and tangy with the addition of fresh strawberries.
Now I'll prepare you by sharing that these biscuits are not sweet. They taste just like homemade biscuits but have a nice pop of sweetness from the strawberries with each bite. They mainly fall on the savory end when it comes to taste. But they're fairly simple to make with just a few ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your kitchen.
These biscuits are perfect to serve with cheesy grits and salmon patties for a full breakfast.
Let's get started!
Why You'll Love This Strawberry Biscuit Recipe
- Strawberry season brings an abundance of juicy strawberries and biscuits are a great recipe to use delicious in-season sweet strawberries.
- These biscuits are versatile enough to be enjoyed for breakfast with bacon and eggs or served with whipped cream or a drizzle of honey for a sweet twist.
- The combination of savory biscuits with sweet strawberries is the best.
- Warm biscuits are the ultimate comfort food!
What Kind of Strawberries Should I Use?
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture. For prep, wash them thoroughly, and remove the stems and green leaves. Use a sharp knife and cutting board to chop them into smaller pieces. Pat the diced strawberries with a paper towel to remove the excess moisture.
When adding the fresh berries to the biscuit dough, gently fold them into the dough.
Ingredients You'll Need For Strawberry Biscuits
- All-Purpose Flour - Use plain all-purpose flour with nothing added. Self-rising flour is not necessary to make these biscuits.
- Baking Powder - Check the date on the package to make sure that it has not expired. This ingredient helps to give the biscuits the rise they need to be light and fluffy.
- Sugar - Adds a little sweetness to the biscuits without making them overly sweet.
- Cream of Tartar - Be sure to check the expiration date on the package to make sure that it's still good. This secret ingredient adds much-needed acid to the biscuits. This ingredient can usually be found at your local grocery store in the spice aisle.
- Salt - A small amount to balance out the ingredient flavors. I prefer to use kosher salt or baking salt when baking. I do not recommend using table salt.
- Butter - Make sure it's extremely cold butter. It can be unsalted butter or salted butter, whichever you prefer.
- Egg - A single large egg is all that's needed for this recipe. It's perfectly acceptable to grab it cold straight from the refrigerator when making biscuits. Lightly beat it before adding to the biscuit dough.
- Buttermilk - Cold buttermilk makes the biscuits moist, slightly tangy, and rich in flavor.
- Ripe Strawberries - Use fresh strawberries to provide a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the buttery biscuit.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.
Equipment You'll Need
Making homemade biscuits requires a little bit of labor, but not much equipment. However, there are a few pieces of equipment that can help to make the process slightly easier.
- Measuring Cups. These are needed to measure the right amount of each ingredient. A kitchen scale can be used to get the most accurate amount.
- Large Mixing Bowl. This is needed to combine all of the ingredients together.
- Medium Bowl. Combine all of the dry ingredients into this bowl.
- Pastry Blender. Use a pastry blender, large fork, food processor, or your hands to work the butter into the flour mixture.
- Baking Dish. Add the cut biscuits into a parchment-lined baking dish to bake them in the oven. A cast iron skillet or large baking sheet could be used instead.
How to Make Strawberry Biscuits
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. and prepare a baking dish lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. The all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, and buttermilk.
Using a pastry cutter/pastry blender, cut the cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal and the butter is about the size of a pea.
Combine the egg mixture with the flour mixture until it comes together to form a loose dough ball. Gently fold in the strawberries before rolling out the dough on a lightly floured surface.
Roll it out into a square using a rolling pin. Cut the biscuits using a biscuit cutter or sharp knife. Place the cut biscuits into the prepared dish or prepared baking sheet.
Brush the top of each biscuit with some buttermilk. Put the biscuits into the preheated oven to bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown.
Carefully remove the biscuits from the oven. Top the warm fluffy biscuits with some butter and enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Cold Ingredients. Make sure the ingredients are cold, this will help to make the best biscuits.
- Cold Butter. Cut the cold butter into small cubes or use a grater to shred the butter. This process will create more even-sized butter pieces. Cold butter helps create flaky layers by forming steam pockets that melt during baking. You can even freeze the butter briefly before using it.
- Do Not Overmix! When combining the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough biscuits. It's okay if there are still some lumps of butter in the dough.
- Watch the Baking Time. Even though the baking is provided, keep in mind ovens vary. So keep an eye on the biscuits while they're baking in the oven. You'll know they're done when they're golden brown on top and cooked through in the center.
Storage Tips
Storage. If you have any leftover homemade biscuits, allow them to cool to room temperature before storing. Place the biscuits into an airtight container or plastic bag. Place them into the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
Reheating. When ready to serve them again, simply reheat in the oven at 300 degrees F. until warm. They can also be reheated in the microwave or air fryer for a quicker option.
Freezing. The baked and unbaked biscuits can be frozen. Place them into a freezer-safe container or freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow the baked biscuits to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. The unbaked frozen biscuits can be baked from frozen, just keep in mind they may require more baking time.
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📖 Recipe
Try making these tender and buttery Strawberry Biscuits that are loaded with fresh strawberries and other simple ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 371 kcal
1 pastry cutter or large fork
1 large mixing bowl
1 baking sheet or baking dish
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup cold butter, shredded
1 cup buttermilk, plus extra
1 large egg
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. and prepare a baking dish lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. The 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1 large egg, and 1 cup buttermilk.
Using a pastry cutter/pastry blender, cut the ¾ cup butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal and the butter is about the size of a pea.
Combine the egg mixture with the flour mixture until it comes together to form a loose dough ball. Gently fold in the 1 cup chopped strawberries before rolling out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a square using a rolling pin. Cut the biscuits using a biscuit cutter or sharp knife.
Place the cut biscuits into the prepared dish or prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each biscuit with some buttermilk.
Put the biscuits into the preheated oven to bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown.
Carefully remove the biscuits from the oven. Top the warm fluffy biscuits with some butter and enjoy!
Cold Ingredients. Make sure the ingredients are cold, this will help to make the best biscuits.
Cold Butter. Cut the cold butter into small cubes or use a grater to shred the butter. This process will create more even-sized butter pieces. Cold butter helps create flaky layers by forming steam pockets that melt during baking. You can even freeze the butter briefly before using it.
Do Not Overmix! When combining the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough biscuits. It's okay if there are still some lumps of butter in the dough.
Watch the Baking Time. Even though the baking is provided, keep in mind ovens vary. So keep an eye on the biscuits while they're baking in the oven. You'll know they're done when they're golden brown on top and cooked through in the center.
Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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