Healthy Copycat of Hardee's Blueberry Biscuits

Submitted by ChefMamaBlogger

"A low fat version of a fast food breakfast treat! The recipe can be found here: http://lobsterandfishsticks.com/2010/01/02/fast-food-makeover-hardees-blueberry-biscuits/ Anytime you are craving something sweet for a weekend or special breakfast or brunch, don’t reach for donuts, give these a try. You’ll be glad you did!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 6 biscuits
• Serves: 3-6

ingredients

• For the biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 - 1 1⁄4 cup half & half light cream

• For the filling

• 2 cups blueberries, fresh, or frozen
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water

• For the glaze

• 1⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon fat-free half-and-half

directions

1. For the biscuits:

2. combine ingredients until crumbly in bowl, then knead 3-4 times with your hands in the bowl. I start off with 1 cup half and half, then add by the tablespoon until the dough sticks together without being sticky.
3. turn out onto a lightly floured counter-top and pat down with your hands to about 1 inch in thickness.
4. use a biscuit cutter or the top of a glass to cut rounds and place on a baking sheet.
5. collect the scraps and pat down to use all remaining dough – makes about 6 biscuits.
6. bake at 400 for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. For the filling:

8. combine ingredients and cook on medium high until boiling and beginning to thicken.
9. reduce heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes, then turn off heat.
10. Once biscuits have baked, hollow out the centers and fill with blueberry filling. Add a drizzle of glaze just before serving (combine glaze ingredients, stir until smooth and set aside until needed).