Blueberry Scones Recipe
These blueberry scones are soft on the inside, lightly crunchy on the outside, and loaded with fresh blueberries throughout. Made with cold butter, a whole egg, and a touch of lemon zest for a wonderfully buttery, fragrant flavor. They have a beautiful dome and golden edges and are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat with cream and jam. Also try my Earl Grey Scones, Irish Scones, or Pumpkin Scones.
Blueberry Scones Recipe
These Blueberry Scones are soft and moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. They have a nice buttery rich flavor.
Dietary note: Contains eggs and dairy. This recipe is not vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup (65 g) Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp (10 g) Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp (4 g) Salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 10 tbsp (150 g) Cold Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- 3/4 cup (170 g) Fresh Blueberries
- 1 tsp (15 ml) Vanilla Extract
Egg wash
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Milk
Instructions
- Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Cut the cold butter into cubes and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the egg, milk, blueberries and vanilla extract. Mix gently just until the dough comes together, avoiding overmixing or crushing the berries.
- Transfer to a floured surface and dust the top lightly with flour. Gently press into a round about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick; do not make it thicker than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
- Cut into 8 wedges and place on a parchment-lined baking tray. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Beat together the additional egg and 2 tablespoons of milk for the egg wash, then brush over the scones.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
Video
Notes
Chill the shaped scones for 20–30 minutes. The time card uses the upper end of that range, the 20-minute bake shown in the video, and the existing preparation estimate. The preparation field retains the existing estimate; the video confirms the specific cooking or resting stages described above.
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