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Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

The Best Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

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These bakery-style Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze are the ultimate breakfast treat. They’re incredibly tender, bursting with juicy blueberries, and topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. Easy to make and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones 1x

Ingredients

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For the Blueberry Scones:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp fine salt

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) cold heavy cream or buttermilk, plus more for brushing

  • 1 large egg, cold

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries (or frozen, do not thaw)

  • Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted

  • 23 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Cut In Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the cold heavy cream, cold egg, and vanilla extract.

  5. Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the flour-butter mixture. Gently stir with a fork until just combined and a shaggy dough begins to form. Carefully fold in the blueberries, trying not to break them.

  6. Shape: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead and pat the dough into a 7-inch circle, about 1-inch thick. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.

  7. Chill: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, at least 2 inches apart. Brush the tops lightly with heavy cream and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar. Place the entire baking sheet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to chill.

  8. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

  9. Glaze: While the scones cool, make the glaze. Whisk the sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Add more lemon juice, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach a thick but pourable consistency. Drizzle over the cooled scones.

Notes

  • Butter & Cream: For the flakiest scones, your butter and cream must be very cold.

  • Frozen Berries: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the dough to prevent discoloration.

  • Handling: The dough will be sticky. Use a light touch and flour your hands and work surface as needed. Do not overwork the dough.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scone with glaze
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg