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Stacked baked items with a hint of blueberry and a sugar glaze.

Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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.
8 Servings

Ingredients

Blueberry Scones:

  • All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
  • Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Granulated Sugar: 2 tablespoons
  • Unsalted Butter: 5 tablespoons cold and cut into chunks
  • Fresh Blueberries: 1 cup
  • Heavy Cream: 1 cup plus more for brushing the scones

Lemon Glaze:

  • Fresh Lemon Juice: 1/2 cup
  • Confectioners’ Sugar: 2 cups sifted
  • Unsalted Butter: 1 tablespoon
  • Lemon Zest: From 1 lemon finely grated

Instructions
 

Preparing the Scones:

    Preheat the Oven:

    1. 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:

    1. 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:

    1. 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:

    1. 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:

    1. 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:

    1. 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:

    1. 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:

    1. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Brush the tops lightly with heavy cream to promote a golden finish.
    2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
    3. 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:

      1. In a small, heatproof bowl, whisk together lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
      2. Add unsalted butter and lemon zest.

      Heat the Mixture:

      1. 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:

      1. 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.
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