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Bakery-Style Blueberry Scones

Close-up of two flaky blueberry scones, one cut in half, drizzled with a sweet glaze.
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Learn how to make tall, tender, bakery-style blueberry scones with a flaky crumb and a bright lemon glaze. This easy recipe uses the cold butter technique for perfect results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick round.
  8. Cut the round into 8 wedges.
  9. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  11. While the scones bake, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
  12. Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Drizzle with the lemon glaze while still warm.

Notes

  • For frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the dough.
  • If you don’t have a pastry blender, use your fingers or two forks to cut in the butter.
  • Ensure your butter and cream are very cold for the flakiest scones.
  • For a richer glaze, use milk or cream instead of lemon juice.

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