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Blueberry Scones

These blueberry scones are delightfully soft and flaky, bursting with fresh blueberry flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, grated and very cold or frozen
  • ½ cup buttermilk or heavy cream, plus more for brushing on top
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Mix in very cold grated butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Whisk together egg, buttermilk, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  • Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture; add blueberries gently.
  • Form dough into an 8-inch circle, brush with buttermilk.
  • Cut into 8 wedges and place on lined baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes, then preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and additional vanilla; drizzle over scones.

Notes

Use very cold butter for the best flaky texture.
Fresh blueberries are preferred, but frozen can also be used carefully.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 40