Blueberry Scones
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Blueberry Scones
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Buttery, flaky, and crisp around the edges, these easy scones are a delicious treat for breakfast or brunch. Feel free to experiment with different add-ins and flavors. Find my favorites in the blog post above!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, frozen
- 1½ cups blueberries
- ½ cup cold buttermilk plus more for brushing*
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- On the large holes of a box grater, grate the frozen butter. Add to the flour mixture and toss to coat. Use your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add the blueberries and toss to incorporate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla, if using. Pour over the flour mixture and use a spatula to mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead with your hands to incorporate any remaining dry flour. The dough should feel soft but not sticky. If it’s sticky, work in a bit more flour. If it’s dry, drizzle in a little more buttermilk. Form the dough into a ball.
- Transfer the dough ball to a lightly floured surface and form it into a 7- to 8-inch disk about 1 inch thick. Slice into 8 equal wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze the scones for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove the scones from the freezer and brush with buttermilk. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using. Bake for 18 to 27 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- *If you don't keep buttermilk on hand, substitute heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk. Another simple substitute is a scant 1/2 cup milk mixed with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice. Set the mixture aside for 5 minutes to thicken before adding to the dough.
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