Description
Lemon blueberry scones are a delightful combination of zesty lemon and juicy blueberries, perfect for brightening up your mornings. These tender, flaky treats are incredibly easy to make and are sure to impress at breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With their golden-brown crust and refreshing flavor, these scones will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that beckons everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes and lemon zest; mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Gradually add the milk while mixing until just combined—do not overmix.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, shape it into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Place on the prepared 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 scone (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg