Bakery-Style Blueberry Scones

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and whisk together.
  2. 2Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture.
  3. 3Mix the butter into the flour mixture with your hands until well combined.
  4. 4Pour buttermilk or heavy cream, egg, and pure vanilla bourbon paste into the mixture.
  5. 5Mix with a spatula until combined.
  6. 6Add blueberries and gently fold them into the dough.
  7. 7Lightly flour a clean surface and knead the dough a few times.
  8. 8Divide the dough into two halves.
  9. 9Form each half into a disc and cut each disc into four triangles.
  10. 10Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. 11Brush the tops of the scones with buttermilk or heavy cream and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  12. 12Bake the scones until golden brown.
  13. 13Dust the baked scones with powder sugar using a sieve.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, frozen
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk or heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk or heavy cream for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla bourbon paste
  • 1.25 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • granulated sugar
  • powder sugar

Equipment

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Tips

  • A brief chill before baking is optional but helps the scones hold their shape and ensures bakery-style results.
  • This recipe is a blueprint; you can add lemon zest, swap blueberries for raspberries, or drizzle a glaze.
  • Do not thaw frozen blueberries if using them.