Best Blueberry Scones Recipe With Delicious Lemon Zest

These flaky scones are easy to make, and their flavor reminds me of blueberry muffins without the added sugar! Skip the donuts and danishes, and start the morning on a healthier note.

Best Blueberry Scones Recipe With Delicious Lemon Zest

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes Total Time: 40-55 Minutes Servings: 8 Scones

Imagine sinking your teeth into a scone that balances the sharpness of lemon with the natural sweetness of blueberries.

This is my go-to recipe for scones. A few ingredients change the base recipe in terms of flavor. The process remains the same. you can swap out fresh blueberries for any type of berry.

If you’ve never made homemade scones before, they’re easier than you might think. This is an easy recipe that produces great results. You don’t need to be a professional baker to make these. We love them so much – tender, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth amazing!

You can enjoy these scones for a leisurely breakfast, a brunch with friends, or an indulgent afternoon snack, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Consider pairing them with a hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients Needed To Make

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• 2 ½ (312 g) cups all-purpose flour, set some extra aside for dusting 
• 7 tablespoons sugar, divided  
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1 large lemon 
• 2 teaspoons baking powder 
• ½ teaspoon baking soda 
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• 1 stick butter, cold 
• 1 cup blueberries, fresh 
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract 
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 

How To Make These Flavorful Lemon Blueberry Scones

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper 

STEP TWO: Zest your lemon using a zester or small cheese shredder until you have 2 teaspoons. Then in a large bowl, combine flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

STEP THREE: Add cold butter to the dry ingredients. Then use a pastry blender to chop the cold butter into pea-sized bits. 

STEP FOUR: In a separate bowl, whisk together your wet ingredients – the heavy cream minus 1 tablespoon and vanilla. 

STEP FIVE: Then add the blueberries and cream mixture to the flour then gently stir with clean hands or a wooden spoon until combined. Do not overwork the dough or burst the berries. Your dough should be shaggy as it produces the lightest, fluffiest scones. 

Time to shape your dough

STEP SIX: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface work surface. Shape it into a ball and lightly flatten it into a 7-inch disk with your hands. Divide the dough into 8 wedges using a bench scraper or sharp knife. Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each wedge. 

STEP SEVEN: In a small bowl, mix the remaining sugar with the brown sugar. Then Brush the tops of the scones with the remaining heavy cream and sprinkle them with the sugar mixture.  

STEP EIGHT: Bake the unbaked scones at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown. When done, let the scones rest until they are cool enough to handle, then transfer the scones to a serving dish or airtight container for storage. For the best taste, serve warm. 

Tips To Making The Best Scones – For Best Results

• Let’s chat butter. It must be COLD. The cold butter creates that beautiful tall flaky texture. I also always prefer to use unsalted butter for baking. The reason is, that you can get exactly the taste you want. Oftentimes, using salted butter will create a recipe that contains too much salt.  You mustn’t use room-temperature butter.
• Do not over-mix your dough. Doing so will cause a flatter, tougher, and less flaky scone. 
• If you are choosing to use Self-rising flour remember it is already salted, so if you’re using self-rising flour, be sure to use unsalted butter.
• Do not use an electric hand mixer. A pastry cutter works best. Just press it into the mixture, cutting the butter as you go and wiping the cutter clean of dough with your hand as needed.
• Keep the scones as cold as possible until they are ready to go into the oven. This will make them rise better.

How To Store Your Scones

Homemade scones will last up to two days stored in an airtight container and placed in a kitchen cupboard or on the counter. Any longer and they can become a bit dry. If storing scones in the fridge they will last for about a week

Best Blueberry Scones Recipe With Delicious Lemon Zest

Get ready to satisfy your cravings with this tender scones recipe made with juicy blueberries. From the delicate balance of tartness and sweetness to the crumbly yet buttery texture, these scones are a true delight for your taste buds. They are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.

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