Instructions

  1. FOR TOPPING: Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  2. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until coarse crumb consistency.
  3. Combine milk and egg.
  4. Add all at once to dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened; set aside.
  5. FOR FRUIT FILLING: Combine blueberries, sugar, tapioca and water in a saucepan.
  6. Let stand 5 minutes to soften tapioca.
  7. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly (about 5 minutes).
  8. Stir in 1 Tbsp butter.
  9. Pour filling into an 8-inch round baking dish.
  10. Immediately spoon on biscuit topping in 6 mounds.
  11. Bake at 400ºF for 20 to 25 minutes.
  12. Serve warm with cream or ice cream.