Blueberry Biscuits

On of the joys of being pregnant is that I go to bed early, so I wake up early, even on the weekends.  I decided that this morning I would try a new recipe since I couldn't sleep.  Michael was happy that I did!  These are so good.  They aren't super sweet like Boberry biscuits, but just a hint of sweet in the biscuit. We loved them and they were very easy!


1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 large egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pat blueberries dry with paper towels; set aside.  Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until crumbly.  Whisk together egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Gently fold in blueberries.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times.  (I had to sprinkle the dough with a little more flour because it was VERY sticky).  Pat or roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness; cut with a 2 3/4-inch round cutter, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.  Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Stir together butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; brush mixture over warm biscuits.