Description
Discover the delight of Amazing Lemon Blueberry Scones, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and juicy blueberries that will brighten any meal. These fluffy scones are easy to make and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With their balanced sweetness and tangy flavor, they are sure to become a favorite in your home. Serve them warm or at room temperature for delightful treats that pair wonderfully with tea or coffee. Enjoy the flexibility of using fresh or frozen berries and customize with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold salted butter
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Coarse or turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Grate cold butter into the dry ingredients and mix until coated.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Add buttermilk and lemon juice; stir until just combined.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface, form into a rectangle about 15×3 inches, and cut into wedges.
- Place on prepared baking sheet, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for about 15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg