Lemon Blueberry Scones (Print version)

Tender bakery-style lemon blueberry scones with a bright lemon glaze—perfect for breakfast or brunch.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
08 - 2/3 cup (160 ml) cold heavy cream, plus more for brushing
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

11 - 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)

→ Lemon Glaze

12 - 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
13 - 2–3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
03 - Add cold butter cubes and cut them into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 7-inch (18 cm) round, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
07 - Brush the tops with a little extra heavy cream. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack.
08 - For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled scones.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Brushing the scones with cream before baking gives a golden, crisp edge that feels straight out of a bakery.
  • The combination of lemon zest and juicy blueberries in every bite is like waking up your taste buds in the best possible way.
02 -
  • The first time, I overworked the dough and ended up with dense scones—less is more when it comes to mixing.
  • Discovering frozen blueberries work just as well (pop them in straight from the freezer) means you can make these even out of season.
03 -
  • Cube and chill the butter ahead of time—on hot days I even stick my mixing bowl in the fridge for ten minutes first.
  • If you have coarse sugar, a sprinkle before baking adds a shattering crunch that's irresistible.
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