Like so many in lockdown, I spent more time baking. However, cooking from scratch has been a priority for me for some time, along with trying to stay in shape. My easy blueberry biscuit recipe takes minutes to prepare, and the sweet treat will be ready in 15 minutes.
Get ready to make some berry awesomeness. I created this best blueberry biscuit recipe, which are bursting with natural sweetness, with a little hint of lemon for freshness. It is so easy to do, non-bakers will be able to ace it the first time, and is also good fun for baking with children.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180 or gas mark 4
- Line 2 baking tins with the parchment or greaseproof paper
- Cream together the butter and sugar in the bowl until the mixture comes together and is pale yellow, light and fluffy. This usually takes 1-2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla, and beat again
- Add the flour and lemon zest and mix together
- Stir in the blueberries with a wooden spoon
- Using a tablespoon, put the mixture onto the baking sheets. Make sure there is space around the mix as it will expand when in the oven.
- Put the trays in the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until golden
- Cool on a wire rack and enjoy
Alternatives to parchment or grease-proof paper
Admittedly, parchment and greaseproof paper is versatile and easy to use, but did you know it can not be recycled? As it is treated in production, to give it high stability and heat resistance, it is not compostable.
The best alternative is a baking mat, which is re-useable. They are available in various sizes, and the non-surface means you do not need to use oil or cooking sprays. The best bit, they are so easy to clean with a warm cloth or soapy water.
Slimming World friendly
I follow Slimming World*, and these biscuits are definitely ideal for a healthy eating lifestyle. The biscuits work out at 4 Syns each (if using the low-fat spread). They are a decent size too. The lemon blueberry biscuit recipe is perfect with that afternoon cup of tea or coffee.
* The blueberry biscuit recipe from scratch is in no way connected, affiliated or endorsed by Slimming World. Every effort has been made to give you the correct Syns and information, but I would encourage you to double check these for yourself.
