Description
Delicious and light blueberry scones that are perfect for a snack or a small meal, best enjoyed warm with tea or milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Pour the wet mix into the dry mix and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Shape into a round disc about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over warm scones. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serve warm for best taste. Add a small pat of butter or jam. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg