glazed lemon blueberry scones

44 Pinches 3 Photos
Charlotte, NC
Updated on Jun 2, 2016

Fresh scones are so much better than store bought ones! They're so fresh, moist and tender...well, there's just no comparison.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached white flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • - zest of 1 lemon, grated fine
  • 1 cup heavy cream (plus more for the top of scones)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (just a dash)
  • Glaze - for topping scones after baking
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (add 1 tbsp. at a time)

How To Make glazed lemon blueberry scones

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 400'F.
  • Step 2
    First, sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Using 2 forks or your fingers, cut in the butter to coat the pieces with the flour. (I did this by hand). The mixture should end up looking like coarse crumbs.
  • Step 3
    Make a well in the center and pour in the heavy cream & lemon zest. Fold everything together until just mixed; do not over work the dough or the scones will be tough. Gently, fold the blueberries into the dough, taking care not to mash them.
  • Step 4
    Press the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form into a rectangle. (Don't use a rolling pin, it will smash the berries.) Cut the rectangle in half then cut the pieces into half again, giving you 4 squares. Cut the squares in half on a diagonal to give you a triangle shape. Makes 8.
  • Step 5
    Mix together a small amount of heavy cream and a dash of vanilla. Brush the tops of the scones and sprinkle with a little sugar.
  • Step 6
    Place scones on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 400'F until golden brown and the blueberries have burst, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool a bit before you apply the glaze.
  • Step 7
    Lemon Glaze: Mix the confectioner's sugar and lemon juice (1 Tbsp. at a time) until the desired consistency. Whisk the glaze until all lumps are out, and drizzle over cooled scones. You'll never buy scones again!

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Method: Bake
Culture: English
Ingredient: Flour

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