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Blueberries: Buttermilk Berry Biscuits

Source of Recipe

Internet


List of Ingredients

2 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons butter or margarine,
melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg



Recipe

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick vegetable spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, and orange rind; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and buttermilk, mixing until dough forms. Gently knead in blueberries. Turn out onto a lightly floured board; roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, and spices. Brush over tops of biscuits.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.