Fresh-baked, golden on the edges, and speckled with real strawberries, these strawberry biscuits are buttery, tender, and just sweet enough. They're soft and fluffy inside, with golden craggy tops and juicy pockets of real berry goodness. Cozy, nostalgic, and perfect for breakfast, snack, or a rustic dessert—with or without a glitzy vanilla glaze.
3tbsp(38g)granulated sugarplus more for sprinkling on top
6tbsp(85g)unsalted buttercold, cut into cubes
3/4cup(180ml)buttermilkvery cold
1tspvanilla extract
1cup(150g)fresh strawberrieshulled and finely diced
2tbsp(28g)melted butteroptional, for brushing tops
coarse sugarfor sprinkling
Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
1/2cup(60g)powdered sugar
1-2tbsp(15-30ml)milk or creamas needed for consistency
1/4tsp(0.25tsp)vanilla extract
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Pastry Cutter or Fork
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Biscuit cutter or glass
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mix is crumbly with some pea-sized chunks remaining.
Stir in the cold buttermilk and vanilla just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; some dry spots are fine.
Gently fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to crush them too much.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out biscuits using a floured biscuit cutter or glass, gathering scraps and rerolling once if needed.
If the dough or formed biscuits feel soft or sticky, chill them in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before baking.
Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each. Brush tops with melted butter if desired and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake for 14–17 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly on the tray.
For the glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm—but not hot—biscuits before serving.
Notes
Store baked biscuits in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temp or 4 days in the fridge. Freeze unbaked or baked (cooled) biscuits in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months; bake or reheat from frozen, adding a few extra minutes. Try swapping berries, adding citrus zest, or using a cream cheese glaze for variation.