Description
These Lemon Blueberry Scones are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or brunch. Bursting with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon zest, these tender scones are sure to become a favorite. Enjoy them warm with a drizzle of lemon glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
- Powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- Cut in butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix gently.
- Add blueberries: Carefully fold in the blueberries.
- Shape and bake: Shape the dough, cut into wedges, and transfer to the baking sheet. Brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Glaze: Let cool slightly, then drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer to prevent excess bleeding.
- Scones can be frozen before baking and baked straight from frozen with a few extra minutes.
- Add chopped nuts or swap blueberries for raspberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
