Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade blueberry scones! Bursting with juicy blueberries and wrapped in a buttery, flaky texture, these scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon tea party. Their golden-brown tops are visually appealing and promise smiles with every bite. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels—your friends and family won’t be able to resist asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Add cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk gently until just combined; avoid overmixing for tender scones.
- Fold in blueberries and lemon zest if using.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg