Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits

INGREDIENTS

For the Biscuits:

2 cups

unbleached all-purpose flour

2 tsp

baking powder

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

3/4 tsp

salt

zest of 1 lemon

1/4 cup

unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

to 1¼ cups buttermilk, shaken well before measuring

1 cup

fresh blueberries

milk for brushing on top

1 tsp

coarse sugar for garnish (optional)

For the Blueberry Sauce:

2 cups

fresh blueberries

1/3 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

water

Juice of ½ a lemon (about 1 tablespoon)