Ingredients
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
2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the cold heavy cream, cold egg, and vanilla extract.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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