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blueberry lemony scones

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Eddie Szczerba
Ossining, NY

Love the tartness the lemon brings to this wonderful treat!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For blueberry lemony scones

  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    sugar plus 1-1/2 tbsp. for sprinkling the tops
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 6 Tbsp
    cold unsalted butter/ cubed
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 lg
    lemon/juiced and grated peel(no pith please,it's bitter!)
  • 1 pt
    fresh blueberries

How To Make blueberry lemony scones

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl,(I do this by hand,if you over mix the batter the scones will be chewy and we don't want that!) Combine the flour,sugar,baking powder,salt,mix well Add the butter,mix until butter is like small pea size pieces,add the blueberries,lemon juice and zest. Add 1 beaten egg and heavy cream and mix lightly until incorporated.
  • 2
    pull the dough out into a well floured surface and shape roughly into a 8-10 in.round disk.cut into 6-8 wedge slices Arrange on baking sheet lined with parchment paper two inches apart,using the other beaten egg with a splash of water in it brush the scones with the egg wash then use the additional 1-1/2 tbsp. Sugar for the tops.Bake in a 375 oven for thirty minutes or until golden brown,enjoy!!:)
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