Bakery-Style Blueberry Scones with Vanilla Icing

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add flour to a bowl.
  2. 2Add sugar to the bowl.
  3. 3Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  4. 4Grate frozen butter into the dry ingredients.
  5. 5Mix the butter into the flour mixture with your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. 6Pour buttermilk or heavy cream into the bowl.
  7. 7Add one large egg to the bowl.
  8. 8Add vanilla bourbon paste to the mixture.
  9. 9Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a spatula until just combined.
  10. 10Add fresh blueberries to the dough.
  11. 11Gently fold the blueberries into the dough with a spatula.
  12. 12Dust a clean surface with flour and transfer the dough to it.
  13. 13Sprinkle more flour on top of the dough.
  14. 14Knead the dough lightly with your hands to bring it together.
  15. 15Cut the dough in half.
  16. 16Stack the two halves and press them together to form a round disk.
  17. 17Transfer the dough to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  18. 18Cut the round dough into 8 triangular scones.
  19. 19Brush the tops of the scones with buttermilk or heavy cream.
  20. 20Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of the scones.
  21. 21Bake the scones until golden brown.
  22. 22Dust the baked scones with powdered 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
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk or heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla bourbon paste
  • 1.25 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk or heavy cream for brushing
  • granulated sugar for topping
  • powder sugar for dusting

Equipment

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Tips

  • For bakery-style results, chill the scones for 15 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.
  • You can customize the scones by adding lemon zest, swapping blueberries for raspberries, or drizzling a glaze.
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