If you’ve been searching for a dessert or breakfast treat that bursts with sweetness and freshness, you’re going to fall head over heels for this Fresh Strawberry Biscuits Recipe. These biscuits boast a tender, flaky crumb filled with juicy strawberry bites, all crowned with a luscious strawberry glaze that elevates every single bite. The combination of fluffy biscuit texture and fresh fruit flavor makes this recipe a delightful showstopper for any occasion, from cozy brunches to special gatherings. I’m so excited to share this cozy favorite that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The beauty of this Fresh Strawberry Biscuits Recipe lies in the simplicity of its ingredients. Each one plays a crucial role in creating the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and vibrant color that makes these biscuits irresistible.
- 1 cup strawberries, diced: Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness and juicy bursts throughout the biscuit.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled): The base that gives biscuits their comforting structure and fluffiness.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder: Essential for light, airy biscuits that rise beautifully in the oven.
- 1 teaspoon salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors.
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar: Adds a gentle sweetness to the biscuit dough itself.
- ¼ cup butter (salted or unsalted), frozen (plus more for brushing biscuits): Butter creates tender, flaky layers with its rich, creamy fat.
- ¼ cup butter-flavored shortening, frozen: Works with butter to improve flakiness and texture.
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold: Provides moisture and a tangy note, activating the baking powder for a perfect rise.
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional): Adds warm, cozy depth to the biscuit flavor.
- ¼ teaspoon pure strawberry extract (optional): Intensifies the strawberry flavor for even more berry bliss.
- 1 tablespoon milk, buttermilk, or heavy cream (for brushing biscuits): Helps the biscuits brown to a gorgeous golden hue.
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze): Sweetens and thickens the glaze that drapes these biscuits.
- 1 tablespoon butter (for glaze): Adds richness and gloss to the strawberry glaze.
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze): Creates the perfect glaze consistency, smooth and pourable.
- ⅛ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for glaze): Adds aromatic sweetness to balance the glaze.
- ⅛ teaspoon pure strawberry extract (for glaze): Punches up the strawberry flavor in the glaze.
- Pinch of salt (for glaze): Enhances the sweetness and rounds out the glaze’s flavor.
How to Make Fresh Strawberry Biscuits Recipe
Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace and Strawberries
Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure your biscuits bake evenly without sticking. Next, dice your strawberries into tiny pieces to scatter evenly throughout the dough. Using a paper towel to press out extra moisture prevents sogginess and maintains that perfect biscuit texture.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered sugar until they’re well combined. This ensures every biscuit has an even distribution of rising agents and sweetness, which is critical for consistent texture and flavor.
Step 3: Cut in the Frozen Butter and Shortening
Grate the frozen butter and shortening into the flour mixture, then use a pastry cutter to blend them until the mixture looks like pea-sized crumbs. This technique creates those beautiful flaky layers by allowing pockets of fat to melt during baking, creating delicate seams in the dough.
Step 4: Add Strawberries and Wet Ingredients
Toss the drained strawberries in the flour mixture so they’re evenly coated—this prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk with vanilla and strawberry extracts for a flavor boost, then pour it into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to keep the dough tender and avoid toughness.
Step 5: Knead and Fold the Dough
Lightly flour your work surface and hands to prevent sticking. Turn the dough out and lightly knead, folding it like a letter a few times to create layers. This simple folding technique is key to achieving biscuit flakiness without overworking the dough.
Step 6: Cut and Chill the Biscuits
Pat the dough to about one inch thick and cut out biscuits with a floured 3-inch cutter, pressing straight down rather than twisting to maintain height. Place them on your baking sheet with a bit of space between each. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to keep the butter cold and ensure the biscuits bake up flaky.
Step 7: Bake to Golden Perfection
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and brush the tops of the biscuits with milk or cream. Bake on the top rack for around 20 minutes, until golden brown. For a little extra browning, a brief broil can be applied at the end—just watch them closely!
Step 8: Brush with Butter and Glaze
The moment your biscuits come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter to keep them moist and add richness. Then, prepare the strawberry glaze by combining powdered sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, strawberry extract, and a pinch of salt. Brush half the glaze over the hot biscuits right away, allowing it to set before drizzling the rest on top for a dazzling finish.
How to Serve Fresh Strawberry Biscuits Recipe
Garnishes
Fresh whipped cream or a small dollop of clotted cream makes the perfect creamy companion, amplifying the sweetness of the strawberries without overpowering the biscuit. Adding a few fresh strawberry slices on top creates an inviting, fresh look that matches the recipe’s vibrant flavors.
Side Dishes
These biscuits shine brightest alongside a light fruit salad, a cup of hot tea, or crisp bacon for a sweet-salty twist. For brunch, serve with scrambled eggs or a simple green salad to balance the indulgent sweetness.
Creative Ways to Present
For a fun twist, layer the biscuits with mascarpone or cream cheese and a strawberry compote to make mini shortcakes. Another great idea is packaging a few biscuits in a pretty box with homemade jam for thoughtful gifts that friends and family will adore.
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
Keep any leftover strawberry biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. To keep them soft, wrap each individually in parchment paper before storing. This preserves their flaky texture and fresh berry flavor.
Freezing
If you want to enjoy these tasty biscuits later, freeze them individually in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months and are perfect for quick breakfasts or snacks.
Reheating
Reheat your biscuits gently in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or until warmed through to revive that fresh-baked feel. Avoid microwaving as it can make the texture rubbery. A little extra butter brushed on top before reheating adds extra moisture and flavor.
FAQs
Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?
While fresh strawberries are ideal for the best texture and flavor in this Fresh Strawberry Biscuits Recipe, you can use frozen as a substitute. Just be sure to thaw and drain them very well to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy biscuits.
What can I use instead of buttermilk?
If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using, and it’ll provide the tang and acidity needed for fluffy biscuits.
Why is it important to keep the butter and shortening frozen?
Cold fat is key to flaky biscuits because it melts during baking, creating layers and pockets of air. Keeping the butter and shortening frozen ensures the dough doesn’t become greasy or dense.
Can I make the glaze less sweet?
Absolutely! You can reduce the powdered sugar in the glaze or add a splash more milk to thin it out and mellow the sweetness. Adjust it to your taste for the perfect finish.
How do I prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom during baking?
Tossing the diced strawberries in flour before mixing them into the dough helps suspend them evenly throughout the batter, keeping each bite deliciously fruity.
Final Thoughts
There’s something truly magical about baking fresh biscuits that taste like sunshine and springtime, and this Fresh Strawberry Biscuits Recipe captures exactly that. Whether you’re serving these at a leisurely weekend breakfast or bringing them out for a special occasion, the blend of flaky pastry and juicy strawberries will make everyone smile. Go ahead and try them—you’ll wonder why you hadn’t made strawberry biscuits sooner!
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Fresh Strawberry Biscuits Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 large biscuits
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Fresh Strawberry Biscuits are tender, flaky, and bursting with sweet diced strawberries. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or afternoon treat, they’re baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze that adds a creamy, fruity finish. Made with a blend of butter and shortening for ideal texture, plus a touch of vanilla and strawberry extracts for enhanced flavor, these biscuits are an irresistible way to enjoy fresh strawberries in a baked form.
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup butter (salted or unsalted), frozen (plus more for brushing biscuits)
- ¼ cup butter-flavored shortening, frozen
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon pure strawberry extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon milk, buttermilk, or heavy cream (for brushing biscuits)
Strawberry Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ⅛ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon pure strawberry extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the biscuits don’t stick during baking.
- Prepare strawberries: Dice the strawberries into small pieces, then lay them on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Gently press with another towel to remove even more juice, which helps prevent soggy biscuits.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered sugar until well combined for even leavening and sweetness.
- Incorporate frozen fats: Grate the frozen butter and butter-flavored shortening into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter to blend until pea-sized crumbs form, creating the biscuit’s flaky texture.
- Add strawberries to dry mix: Toss the diced strawberries in the flour mixture to coat them evenly, which helps distribute the fruit throughout the dough without clumping.
- Combine wet ingredients: Stir the vanilla and strawberry extracts into the cold buttermilk. Pour this over the flour mixture and gently mix just until a soft, sticky dough forms, avoiding overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
- Knead dough: Lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough out. Sprinkle more flour on top and on your hands. Gently knead, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking, keeping the dough a bit wet. Pat into a rectangle, then fold into thirds like a letter, turn, and repeat several times to create flaky layers.
- Shape biscuits: Pat dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Dip a 3-inch biscuit cutter in flour and cut biscuits by pressing straight down without twisting to preserve layers.
- Arrange biscuits: Place biscuits 1/2 inch apart on the prepared sheet. If dough feels warm, refrigerate 10–15 minutes to help maintain shape.
- Preheat oven: While dough chills, preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) for proper baking temperature.
- Brush and bake: Lightly brush biscuit tops with milk, buttermilk, or heavy cream. Bake on the top rack for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Optionally, broil briefly for extra browning, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Butter biscuits: Remove from oven and immediately brush hot biscuits with melted butter for extra richness and shine.
- Prepare and apply glaze: Mix powdered sugar, butter, milk, vanilla and strawberry extracts, and salt until smooth. While biscuits are hot, brush half the glaze over them. Once the glaze hardens, drizzle the remaining glaze on top as desired for a sweet finish.
- Serve: Enjoy biscuits warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Freezing the butter and shortening before grating helps create a flakier biscuit texture.
- Coating the strawberries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom and keeps the dough from becoming soggy.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain tender, flaky biscuits.
- Folding the dough creates layers that enhance flakiness.
- Brushing the tops of biscuits before baking encourages a golden, appealing crust.
- The glaze adds sweetness and enhances the strawberry flavor — adjust glaze amount to taste.
- Refrigerating dough briefly before baking helps biscuits keep their shape and layers.
- If desired, substitute the extracts with almond or lemon for a different flavor profile.
