These Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones are soft, buttery, and bursting with juicy blueberries. Drizzled with a zesty lemon glaze, they make the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Unsalted Butter: 5 tablespoonscold and cut into chunks
Fresh Blueberries: 1 cup
Heavy Cream: 1 cupplus more for brushing the scones
Lemon Glaze:
Fresh Lemon Juice: 1/2 cup
Confectioners’ Sugar: 2 cupssifted
Unsalted Butter: 1 tablespoon
Lemon Zest: From 1 lemonfinely grated
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Instructions
Preparing the Scones:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
Incorporate Butter:
Add the cold butter chunks to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This step is crucial for achieving a flaky texture.
Add Blueberries:
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care not to crush them. The aim is to distribute the berries evenly throughout the dough.
Mix in Heavy Cream:
Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the heavy cream. Fold the ingredients together until a dough forms. Avoid over-mixing, as this can result in dense scones.
Shape the Dough:
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press it into a rectangle approximately 12 inches by 3 inches and 1 1/4 inches thick.
Cut the Dough:
Divide the rectangle in half, then cut each half into two equal squares. Proceed to cut each square diagonally to form eight triangle-shaped scones.
Bake the Scones:
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Brush the tops lightly with heavy cream to promote a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
Allow the scones to cool for 5 to 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Preparing the Lemon Glaze:
Combine Ingredients:
In a small, heatproof bowl, whisk together lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add unsalted butter and lemon zest.
Heat the Mixture:
You may use a double boiler or microwave. If using a microwave, heat for 30 seconds and stir until smooth. If using a double boiler, heat over simmering water, whisking constantly.
Apply the Glaze:
Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled scones using a spoon. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
To make these scones gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking. Additionally, ensure the baking powder used is certified gluten-free.