Easy Lemon Blackberry Drop Biscuits – Bursting with Fresh Summer Flavour
By Rebecca St.Clair
Each bite of these lemon blackberry drop biscuits is soft, fluffy, and bursting with a perfect sweet-tart flavour. The juicy blackberries add pockets of sweet jammy goodness, while the lemon zest brings a refreshing brightness that makes these biscuits perfect for sweet or savoury toppings.
These easy drop biscuits embodies summer fresh flavours with bright citrus and juicy berries. For a touch of sweetness, add a drizzle of white chocolate. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with tea.
Who says you need fancy techniques to bake something incredible? These drop biscuits are super quick to make, while still being full of flavour and delicious texture. Baked until golden for the perfect crispy crust but tender soft inside. Simple, stunning, and seriously delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick – With this recipe you can have a snack or a bread side dish on the table in about 30 minutes!
Easy – No layering in cold butter like regular biscuits. All you need to do is mix the ingredients in one bowl, spoon on to a cookie sheet, and bake!
Sweet or savoury – Perfect for pairing with jam, turning into a rustic shortcake, or serving with butter on the side of your favourite soup.
Storage
These biscuits are delicious fresh but can be stored and reheated in the oven, or microwave for that same fresh taste and texture.
Fridge
- Allow the biscuits to cool to room temperature
- Place in an airtight container
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer
- Allow the biscuits to cool to room temperature
- Place in an airtight container
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Substitutions
This is a great basic drop biscuit recipe that can be replaced by your favourite flavours.
Some popular biscuit add-ins are,
- Any type of small berry
- Lemon and poppy seed
- Orange with dried cranberries
- Chocolate chip
- Cheese and herb
Ingredients
Flour – I used all-purpose flour for this recipe.
Baking powder – For lift and rise.
Sugar – Subtle sweetness.
Salt – To balance the flavours.
Oil – I used olive oil.
Milk – For richness and moisture.
Blackberries – Fresh blackberries can be replaced by your favourite fresh or frozen small berry.
Lemon – Use the juice and zest from 1 lemon for the best flavour.
How to make lemon blackberry drop biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of salt, 2 Tbsp of sugar.
- Stir in 1/3 cup oil, 2/3 cup milk, juice and zest from 1 lemon, until the batter just comes together.
- Fold in 1 cup of blackberries. Cut in half for larger berries.
5. Spoon the batter into individual biscuit shapes, onto a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
7. (optional) Melt white chocolate and drizzle on top of the biscuits after they come out of the oven.
Lemon Blackberry Drop Biscuits
Easy drop biscuits is sunny and bright with citrus and juicy berries. A hint of sweetness and drizzle of white chocolate makes these a quick treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 300 g
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 7 g
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 g
- 2 Tablespoons sugar 25 g
- 1/3 cup oil 80 ml
- 2/3 cup milk 160 ml
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 45 ml
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest 5 g
- 3/4 cup blackberries 94 g
- (optional) 1/2 cup white chocolate 88 g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 Tbsp sugar.
- Stir in 1/3 cup oil, 2/3 cup milk, juice and zest from 1 lemon, until the batter just comes together.
- Fold in 1 cup of blackberries. Cut in half for larger berries.
- Spoon the batter into individual biscuit shapes, onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- (Optional) Melt white chocolate and drizzle over top of the biscuits, fresh out of the oven.
Notes
The blackberries in this recipe can be replaced by your favourite fresh small berry.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 214Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 3mgSodium 109mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 1gSugar 10gProtein 4g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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