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Lemon Blueberry Scones
Fluffy blueberry lemon scones topped with a sweet lemon glaze for an irresistable treat to serve with a cup of coffee or side of fruit for breakfast.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 TBSP baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 TBSP cold unsalted butter
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- zest of one lemon
LEMON GLAZE
- 2 TBSP powdered sugar
- 1 TBSP lemon juice
- ½ tsp grated lemon zest or to taste
- 1 TBSP turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking sheet. Before you begin, pop the butter in the freezer to get extra cold and measure/prep ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
- Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter. No pastry cutter? Grate very cold butter using a box grater then cut into the flour mixture using a pair of knives.
- Next add the zest of one whole lemon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk or buttermilk and vanilla. Use a fork to move the flour mixture to the sides of the bowl, making a hole in the middle, then pour egg mixture into the center. Stir until just moistened, then carefully fold in blueberries.
- Grab a sheet of parchment paper and lightly sprinkle with flour to prevent sticking. Gently fold your dough (careful not to crush the blueberries) a few times if possible. Shape dough into an 8-inch circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut dough into 8-10 wedges, cutting into (but not all the way through) the dough.
- If you've decided to add the glaze prior to baking, add a light drizzle to the scones and sprinkle each with a teeny bit of turbinado sugar. If you want a visible glaze, simply add after baking!
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through, using a toothpick to test the center.
- Move to a wire rack to cool and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for scones with glaze and optional sugar topping using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.