Description
Lemon blueberry scones are a delightful blend of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries, perfect for breakfast or brunch. These easy-to-make pastries will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Stir in milk gradually until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For added texture, try substituting blueberries with raspberries or cranberries.
- Enhance flavor by adding extra lemon zest to the dough or sprinkling it on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg