Blueberry Scones
Directions
- 1In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together.
- 2Dice up cold butter and add it to the flour mixture.
- 3Cut the butter into the flour until you see coarse crumbs.
- 4Add blueberries (or mix-ins you prefer).
- 5Combine heavy cream, one egg, and vanilla extract; beat together with a fork.
- 6Add cream mixture to the flour mixture and fold just until moistened.
- 7Pull the dough together, flatten it into a 1 inch thick disc.
- 8Cut straight down into eight wedges.
- 9Transfer to a baking sheet, brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
- 10Refrigerate until ready to bake.
- 11Bake at 400 until tops are golden and centers are baked through.
- 12While those cool, make your glaze: combine powdered sugar, lemon zest, and fresh squeezed lemon juice.
- 13Drizzle over your cooled scones and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Equipment
large bowlwhiskknifebaking sheetpastry blender or spatulameasuring cupforkovenbowlgrater