Blackberry Buttermilk Lemon Glaze (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Biscuit Dough
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500 g all-purpose flour
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105 g packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon fine salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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170 g frozen unsalted butter, grated
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355 ml buttermilk
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170 g fresh blackberries
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additional flour for dusting
→ Lemon Glaze
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57 g unsalted butter, melted
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120 g confectioners' sugar
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zest of 1 lemon
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20 ml fresh lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon with a fork until well combined.
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Grate the frozen butter directly into the dry ingredients. Use a fork to gently toss until butter is evenly distributed and coated.
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Pour in one third of the buttermilk and mix lightly with a fork. Gradually add the remaining buttermilk in two more additions, mixing just until dough is very soft and still wet.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface. Dust the top with extra flour. Fold the dough in half twice, using more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Pat gently into a rectangle about 3 cm thick. Avoid kneading or rolling.
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Scatter one third of the blackberries over the dough. Fold dough in half so berries are covered, patting lightly to reform a 3 cm thick rectangle. Repeat folding and incorporating berries in alternating directions until all blackberries are evenly distributed, sprinkling with extra flour as necessary.
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Turn dough over gently. Pat sides to seal. Ensure dough is 2.5–3 cm thick. Cut out biscuits using a 6–7 cm biscuit cutter. Re-shape scrap dough and continue cutting until all dough is used.
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Place biscuits close together in the prepared baking dish, with edge biscuits touching the sides. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until tops and sides are golden brown.
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While biscuits bake, whisk together melted butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
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Brush tops of hot biscuits generously with lemon glaze. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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For enhanced berry flavor, toss blackberries in a small bowl with a teaspoon of sugar and a splash of lemon juice, let them macerate while preparing the dough, then drain before folding into the dough.