Description

These Lemon Blueberry Scones are packed with fresh flavors and a hint of citrus, making them a delightful choice for breakfast or brunch. With easy prep and a tasty glaze, they are perfect for anyone looking to bake something comforting and homemade.

Ingredients

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⅓ cup granulated sugar
zest of 3 medium lemons
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter frozen
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix granulated sugar with lemon zest using your fingertips until fragrant. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine.
Grate frozen butter into the flour mixture, then mix with fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir the sour cream mixture into the flour mixture using a fork until large clumps form. Gently fold in blueberries, pressing the dough into a ball.
On a floured surface, pat the dough into a circle about 7 inches in diameter and ¾ inch thick. Cut into 8 triangles and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for about 15 to 16 minutes until golden, then cool for 10 minutes before glazing.
For the glaze, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth. Dip the tops of the scones into the glaze and let harden.

Notes

For best results, keep the butter frozen until use to create flaky scones.
You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw them before adding.
Store scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 scone
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg