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Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Scones

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These fluffy lemon blueberry scones are a quick and easy homemade breakfast treat, bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon flavor. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze, they’re perfect for brunch, snacks, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt)
  • Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
  • For the Vanilla Glaze:
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add cold, diced butter and cut in using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in blueberries gently. If using frozen berries, toss with a spoonful of flour first.
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
  8. Arrange wedges on prepared baking sheet, spaced apart. Brush tops lightly with milk.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Transfer scones to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before glazing.
  11. For the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.
  12. Serve warm or let glaze set before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

Keep butter and liquids cold for the fluffiest scones. Do not overmix the dough. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and plant-based butter/milk. Scones are best fresh but can be stored or frozen. If dough is dry, add a tablespoon more buttermilk; if sticky, sprinkle with flour.

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