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8 Reasons Why You’ll Love Lemon Blueberry Scones

Lemon blueberry scones with glaze
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Flaky and delicious lemon blueberry scones topped with a sweet glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and egg.
  6. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
  8. Cut into wedges.
  9. Place scones on a baking sheet and brush with heavy cream.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones.

Notes

  • Be sure your butter is very cold for flaky scones.
  • Don’t overmix the dough.
  • You can use frozen blueberries. Do not thaw.

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