Description

These Lemon Blueberry Scones offer a delightful balance of tart lemon and sweet blueberries, making them a must-try for scone enthusiasts. With a simple prep and fresh ingredients, they are the ideal treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tbsp baking powder
3 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp coarse kosher salt
2 tbsp lemon zest, divided
6 tbsp chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup fresh blueberries
¾ cup half and half
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp half and half
1 tsp lemon juice
lemon zest

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Add the blueberries and toss gently to coat with the flour mixture.
Pour in the half-and-half and mix just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick circle. If sticky, sprinkle lightly with flour.
Use a sharp knife to cut into 6 equal wedges.
Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 16 minutes, or until golden on the bottoms and fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack lined with parchment paper. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, half and half, lemon juice, and remaining lemon zest until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
Dunk or drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones and let set before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh blueberries for maximum flavor.
If the scones are very sticky, lightly flour your hands when handling the dough.
Feel free to adjust the glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar or half-and-half.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 scone
Calories: 250
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg