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Bakery-Style Blueberry Scones

Close-up of golden-brown blueberry scones studded with juicy blueberries on parchment paper.
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Create tall, tender, bakery-style blueberry scones with a flaky crumb using the cold butter technique. Perfect for brunch or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2/3 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a circle about 3/4 inch thick.
  8. Cut the circle into 8 wedges.
  9. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  11. While the scones bake, prepare the glaze if desired: whisk together lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
  12. Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack before drizzling with glaze.

Notes

  • Using very cold butter is key to achieving flaky layers.
  • Do not overwork the dough, as this can result in tough scones.
  • Frozen blueberries can be used, but do not thaw them before adding to the dough.
  • For a richer glaze, use milk instead of lemon juice.

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