Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
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Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
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Blueberry scones with lemon glaze are a delectable baked good that feature tender, flaky scones studded with juicy blueberries and drizzled with a tangy, sweet glaze made from fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar. These scones are perfect for a morning or afternoon treat, and are sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
Blueberry Scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, cut in chunks
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup heavy cream plus more for brushing the scones
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
Instructions
For the Blueberry Scones:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl sift together the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add the dry ingredients to a KitchenAid stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the mixer and mix on medium-low speed until coarse crumbs start to appear (about 1-2 minutes).
- Then add in the lemon zest and half of the blueberries. Begin to mix on low and pour in the heavy cream. Then add in the rest of the blueberries and mix until almost all the crumbs have come together, but not fully incorporated.
- On a lightly floured surface lay the dough out and form into a ½-inch thick circle. Then using a bench knife (or sharp knife) cut 8 equal pieces.
- Place the scones on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush the tops with a little heavy cream. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let the scones cool for at least 20 minutes before you apply the glaze.
For the Glaze:
- In a large bowl mix the lemon juice with the confectioners' sugar until dissolved and it's smooth without any lumps.
- Then drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of the scones. Let the scones sit a few minutes, then repeat again with another layer of glaze until all the glaze is used.
Notes
- Hand Mix - If you don't have a stand mixer, no problem. Simply use a pastry cutter or the tines of a fork to cut in all the butter. Then gently mix in the rest using a silicone spatula until just barely combined.
- Lemon Juiced - 1 lemon juiced is about 1 tablespoon of liquid.
- Lemon Glaze - You will notice you have a lot of glaze left if you just drizzle a little on top. If you want a sweeter scone, I recommend to drizzle some glaze on top and let the scones sit for 10-15 minutes so the glaze will soak into the cooked scone, and then repeat this step again ensuring that the scone has enough glaze on it.
- Butter - Use cold butter and cream for a flakier texture.
- Overwork - Don't overwork the dough. Mix until just combined to avoid tough scones. Also, use a light touch when shaping the dough. Over-handling the dough can also result in tough scones.
- Chill - Chill the dough before cutting to make it easier to handle.
- Brush - Brush the tops of the scones with cream or milk before baking to help them brown.
- Freezing - Scones freeze beautifully. Let cool before placing in a freezer bag or airtight container. Glaze after thawing and ready to serve!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
672IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 672IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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