Blueberry scones are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or brunch. They are buttery, flaky, and bursting with juicy blueberries, making them a favorite among many.

This blog post will guide you through a simple and delicious recipe for blueberry scones that you can easily make at home.

Ingredients

To make these scrumptious blueberry scones, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • ¼ cup cane sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick, frozen)
  • 1½ cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Coarse sugar (for sprinkling, optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  • Grate the frozen butter using the large holes of a box grater. Add the grated butter to the flour mixture and toss to coat. Use your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal. It’s important to leave some larger pieces of butter for a flaky texture.
  • Gently fold in the blueberries to distribute them evenly throughout the flour mixture.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients.
  • Using a spatula, mix until a shaggy dough forms. If necessary, use your hands to knead in any remaining dry flour until the dough is soft but not sticky. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour; if it’s too dry, drizzle in more buttermilk.

3. Shape and Chill

  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a disc about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges or use a round cutter for circular scones.
  • Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for about 15 minutes while preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This chilling step helps maintain their shape during baking.

4. Bake

  • Remove the scones from the freezer and brush them with additional buttermilk. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 27 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
  • Once baked, transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoying Your Scones

These blueberry scones are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven. You can serve them plain or with butter, jam, honey, or even lemon curd for an extra zing. They also pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.

Tips for Perfect Scones

  • Use cold ingredients: Ensure your butter is cold and even consider chilling your mixing bowl before starting to keep everything cool.
  • Don’t overwork the dough: Mix just enough to combine ingredients; overworking can lead to tough scones.
  • Experiment with flavors: Feel free to add lemon zest or other berries for different flavor profiles.

With this easy recipe, you can create bakery-worthy blueberry scones that will impress your family and friends! Enjoy baking!

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