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Overhead photo of eight lemon blueberry scones on parchment over a white kitchen table with a light glaze.

Lemon Blueberry Scones

Bakery-style lemon blueberry scones with flaky layers, fresh blueberries, and a bright lemon glaze.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery-Style
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $8–10

Equipment

  • 2 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Pastry cutter or food processor
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Wire cooling rack
  • 1 Bench scraper
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Small bowl for glaze

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Cold unsalted butter cubed
  • ½ cup Heavy cream plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries tossed lightly in flour
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon Milk adjust glaze consistency

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, mixing just until combined.
  • Gently fold in the floured blueberries.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface. Shape into a circle about 1-inch thick.
  • Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with cream. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
  • Let scones cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg