# Blueberry Lemon Scones

This recipe guides you to make the best blueberry lemon scones that are tender and light, and will literally melt in your mouth.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: British
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 2 Tbs baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, grated
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 2 whole lemons lemon zest

## Instructions

1. Combine all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Zest one to two whole lemons into the dry mixture.
3. Grate the cold butter and place it in the freezer to chill.
4. Gently mix the firm grated butter into the dry ingredients, separating any frozen chunks.
5. Stream in the cold heavy cream into the mixture.
6. Add dried blueberries to the mixture.
7. Mix gently by hand using a claw-like motion until the dough starts to come together.
8. Turn the dough out onto a clean counter and quickly press it into a disk shape, incorporating any loose bits.
9. Cut the disk into eight equal pieces.
10. Place the scone pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
11. Brush the scones with an egg wash.
12. Sprinkle Demerara sugar on top of the scones.
13. Bake the scones at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes.

## Equipment

- bowl
- grater
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- knife
- pastry brush

## Tips

- Ensure your butter stays cold; otherwise, you'll get a soggy scone.
- Grate your butter and freeze it to ensure it stays firm.
- When mixing by hand, use a claw-like motion.
- If any chunks of frozen butter stick together, separate them manually.
- Don't worry if the dough looks shaggy; it will come together.
- When shaping the disk, pick up any scraggly bits and press them onto the top.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM8oL04u9sE/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8a098525-1f58-41c3-b2d9-0ca43d17fdbe
- Extracted: 2025-08-10

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt