Instructions
1. Preheat your oven
Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). For outdoor cooking, preheat a Dutch oven or your campfire-friendly baking setup.
2. Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
3. Cut in the butter
Add the cold, cubed butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend it into the dry ingredients until you see coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces left — these create flakiness.
4. Add the blueberries
Gently fold in the blueberries, keeping them as whole as possible.
5. Pour in the buttermilk
Add the cold buttermilk and mix just until the dough comes together. It should look shaggy and slightly messy — that’s perfect. Avoid overmixing.
6. Create the layers
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle, fold it into thirds like a letter, turn it, and repeat this folding process 2–3 more times. This builds those beautiful layers.
7. Cut the biscuits
Pat the dough to about 1 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out circles. Press straight down without twisting to help them rise evenly.
8. Arrange for baking
Transfer the biscuits to a lined baking sheet. Place them close for soft-sided biscuits or spaced apart for crispier edges.
9. Brush and bake
Brush the tops with buttermilk or cream, then sprinkle with coarse sugar if you like. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Enjoy warm
These biscuits are best served hot from the oven. Try them with butter, honey, or a simple glaze for extra indulgence.
Tips for Perfect Biscuits
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Keep ingredients cold — especially the butter.
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Don’t overwork the dough to keep them tender.
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Freeze the butter first and grate it for extra flakiness.
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Add lemon zest for a bright, citrusy twist that pairs beautifully with blueberries.
Why They’re Great for Camping
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No special tools needed
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Travel-friendly ingredients
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Perfect for cast iron or Dutch oven cooking
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Kids can easily help
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Warm, comforting, and ideal for outdoor mornings
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re biting into one beside a campfire or at your kitchen table, these blueberry buttermilk biscuits deliver comfort in every layer. They’re easy enough for any morning, yet special enough to create memories — just the way a great recipe should be.