If you’ve ever tried Popeye’s strawberry biscuits and liked them, then be prepared to fall totally in love with the homemade version. Real, fresh strawberries and a made-from-scratch glaze make all the difference here, my friend. And talk about pretty; these biscuits are so Instagram-worthy. Their beautiful flavor and delicate looks add a special touch to any breakfast or brunch. Save them for a special occasion, or make a normal day special by whipping up a batch. 😍
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Strawberry Biscuits
Make the Biscuit Dough
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205℃). Line your baking sheet with a couple of sheets of parchment paper, a silicone mat, or both. Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. (Photo 1) Grate butter into the flour (or use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the frozen butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs). Be sure to work quickly to keep the butter from melting. (Photo 2) Strawberries – Gently stir in the diced strawberries. (Photo 3) Add Liquids – Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the buttermilk and vanilla. Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing. (Photo 4) Make Biscuits – Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead and roll out to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter or floured glass and place them on the prepared baking sheet. (Photos 5-8)(Note: Push straight down without twisting to ensure biscuits can rise properly.) Bake for about 15 minutes or until they’re golden brown. Cool – Remove them from the oven, let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes or so, and serve warm. If you plan on glazing them, let them cool before proceeding.
Glaze the Biscuits
Mash or puree a couple of strawberries (optional). Make Glaze – In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice, confectioner sugar, and pureed strawberries (if using). (Photos 9-10) Glaze and Serve – Add more sugar or juice as needed to achieve the desired consistency, then drizzle the glaze on the biscuits. Let them sit for a few minutes before serving, allowing the glaze to harden slightly.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Make biscuit dough ahead of time by freezing unbaked biscuits in an airtight container. Pull them out of the freezer and bake them frozen anytime the craving hits. You can also freeze already-baked strawberry biscuits. Thaw them in the fridge or at room temp and heat them up in the microwave for a few seconds to get them all warm and buttery again. 🤤
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve strawberry biscuits warm as soon as the glaze sets or at room temperature later on. Keep extra biscuits in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you want to enjoy them warm, pop these treats in your toaster oven or microwave just until warmed through.
What Goes With Strawberry Biscuits
These summery biscuits are perfect for a breakfast or brunch spread that includes hot coffee and egg muffins or a Western omelet. They also make a beautiful afternoon snack with a hot chai latte. Sometimes, I even serve them as dessert after indulging in a Southern-style meal like smoked pulled chicken.