Irresistible Blueberry Lemon Scones in 8 Easy Steps
Delicious blueberry lemon scones with a light, flaky texture and a hint of citrus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in blueberries and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Shape dough into a circle on the baking sheet and cut into wedges.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky texture.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Add a lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg