Low Fat Blueberry Scones
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4.7
Low Fat Blueberry Scones
Description
This recipe starts by mixing flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, then incorporating frozen butter grated into the dry mix, which helps create small pockets for flakiness. Wet ingredients including buttermilk, egg, and vanilla are folded in gently, avoiding overworking the dough to maintain tenderness. Blueberries, thawed if frozen, are folded in last to avoid crushing.
Portioned as large spoonfuls dropped onto a lined baking sheet, the scones bake at 400°F until lightly browned, producing a soft interior without dense heaviness. Cooling slightly before serving allows the texture to set.
The finished scones pair well with butter or preserves and provide fresh berry flavor in a pastry. This preparation balances moisture and tenderness with a modest fat content using buttermilk and a small amount of butter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter half stick, frozen
- 3/4 cups buttermilk 1% fat
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup blueberries if frozen, thaw first, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F°.
- In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.
- Using the large holes of a cheese grater, grate the frozen butter into the flour. Mix well with flour.
- In a medium bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg and vanilla.
- Using a fork, slowly stir in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, until all the mixture is moistened.
- Do not over work the dough. Fold in the blueberries.
- Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Drop large spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet (to avoid tough scones, do not press or compact).
- Bake in the center rack 18 minutes. Remove and let them cool about 5 minutes before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scone | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.5g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6.5g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9.5g | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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