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Bakery-Style Flaky Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Two halves of flaky blueberry scones stacked, covered in a thick vanilla glaze dripping down the sides.
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Make tender, moist blueberry scones with a flaky texture at home. This simple recipe includes a bright lemon glaze, perfect for brunch or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) very cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This step helps create flaky scones.
  4. Gently stir in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, cold cream (or buttermilk), and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; the dough will look shaggy.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or rectangle.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges or use a round cutter for round scones. Place the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
  10. While the scones cool slightly, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best flaky texture, keep all your ingredients, especially the butter and cream, very cold.
  • If you prefer a less sweet scone, reduce the sugar in the dough by 2 tablespoons.
  • Toss the fresh blueberries in 1 teaspoon of flour before adding them to the dough to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.

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