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Blueberry Scones
Blueberry Scones are full of fresh blueberries, and topped with a creamy icing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
- 2 eggs beaten
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ¼ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- heavy whipping cream to brush top of scones
- granulated sugar to sprinkle top of scones
Icing
- 3 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Scones
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest (if using), and salt in a bowl.
- Using a pastry cutter, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine eggs and heavy cream. Add egg mixture into well in flour mixture and mix until dough forms.
- Place dough on a flat surface and add some of the blueberries. Gently fold the dough to mix in the berries. Repeat with remaining berries handling the dough as little as possible.
- Pat or lightly roll dough into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place wedges 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with heavy cream and sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from the baking sheet. Let cool and top with icing.
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Icing
- Combine ingredients in a bowl.
- After scones are slightly cooled, place scones on a large plate and drizzle with icing.
Notes
- Keep butter chilled until ready to use.
- If blueberries are frozen, do not defrost first.
- Frozen blueberries may discolor the dough.
- Uncooked scones can be frozen and baked individually for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Information
Calories
354
(18%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
664IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 664IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.