Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Amazing Lemon Blueberry Scones, where the zesty brightness of fresh lemon harmonizes beautifully with sweet, juicy blueberries. These fluffy scones make for a perfect breakfast treat, a charming brunch addition, or a midday snack that’s sure to impress. With their simple preparation and vibrant flavors, they’re ideal for both special occasions and casual family gatherings. Enjoy them plain, drizzled with a tangy glaze, or alongside your favorite jam for an extra touch of sweetness. Easy to freeze, you can whip up a batch ahead of time and savor the deliciousness whenever the craving strikes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold salted butter
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Coarse or turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Grate cold butter into the mixture and toss gently.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Add buttermilk and lemon juice; stir until combined without overmixing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a rectangle about 15 x 3 inches.
- Cut into triangular wedges and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle sugar before baking for about 15 minutes until golden.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze; drizzle over cooled scones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg