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Blueberry Lemon Scones

These scones are everything you want in a classic homemade scone: buttery, flaky, tender, and perfectly sweet with a bright pop of lemon and juicy blueberries. They’re simple to make and taste like something straight from a bakery.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
Cold Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup salted butter Ice cold
  • 1 lemon zest to taste
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
For Topping
  • Heavy cream for brushing
  • Sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Add the grated frozen butter and lemon zest to the dry ingredients. Gently mix until the butter is evenly distributed.
  4. Add the blueberries and toss them gently into the flour mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and egg.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix — this keeps the scones light, flaky, and tender. Mix only until there is no visible flour left.
  7. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring it together. Form it into an approximately 8-inch disc.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 triangles and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Place the scones in the freezer for 20 minutes. This helps the butter stay cold, creating those beautiful flaky layers.
  10. Remove from the freezer, brush the tops with heavy cream, and sprinkle with a little extra sugar for a golden, crunchy topping.
  11. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the scones are beautifully golden.

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Notes

Tips for the best scones:
  • Keep your butter as cold as possible — frozen grated butter works beautifully.
  • Don’t overmix the dough; a gentle hand makes the flakiest scones.
  • Frozen blueberries work great and help prevent the dough from becoming too wet.