Lemon & Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Lemon & Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp Lemon zest
• 1 cup Fresh blueberries
• 3/4 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tbsp Heavy cream
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice

How to make Lemon & Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tbsp of baking powder, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
3. Add the 1/2 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
4. Gently stir in the 1 tbsp of lemon zest and 1 cup of fresh blueberries, tossing them lightly to coat with flour, which helps prevent them from sinking during baking.
5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the 3/4 cup of cold buttermilk. Mix gently with a fork or spatula until just combined and a shaggy dough forms; avoid overmixing.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into an 8-inch circle, about 1-inch thick, being careful not to overwork it.
7. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the circle into 8-10 wedges, similar to slicing a pizza. Carefully transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
8. If desired, lightly brush the tops of the scones with 1 tbsp of heavy cream for extra browning and a richer crust.
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean.
10. While the scones cool slightly on a wire rack, prepare the lemon glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2-3 tbsp of fresh lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Adjust with more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed to reach your desired consistency.
11. Once the scones have cooled for about 10-15 minutes, drizzle generously with the lemon glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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