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Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Scones

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Light, fluffy scones bursting with fresh lemon zest and juicy blueberries, topped with a simple sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for a bright morning treat or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; dough will be sticky and shaggy.
  6. Gently fold in blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch (20 cm) circle about 1 ½ inches (4 cm) thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  8. Place wedges 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Optionally brush tops with a little buttermilk or milk for shine.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool scones on a rack for 10 minutes.
  11. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and optional milk or cream until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm scones.

Notes

Keep butter cold and handle dough gently to ensure flaky, tender scones. Toss frozen blueberries in flour before folding to prevent bleeding. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Let scones cool slightly before glazing to prevent glaze from melting off. Dough can be frozen unbaked and baked directly from frozen with a few extra minutes added to baking time.

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