Delightful Lemon Blueberry Scones
Brighten your day with these fluffy lemon blueberry scones, bursting with citrus flavor and sweet blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful afternoon treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick, then cut into wedges.
- Place scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in other berries like raspberries or strawberries.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat at 350°F for five minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg