Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones
Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(287)
Ingredients
8 large scones
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for hands and work surface
- 6 Tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, frozen
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (plus 2 Tablespoons for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 heaping cup (140g) fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
- for topping: coarse sugar
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
Special Tools:
Glass Mixing Bowl, Whisk, Box Grater, Pastry Cutter, Citrus Juicer, Citrus Zester, Bench Scraper, Brush, Baking Sheet, Silicone Baking Mat or Parchment Paper
These scones are sweet, but feel free to increase to 1/2 cup (100g) of granulated sugar for sweeter scones.
Freeze Before Baking:
Freeze scone dough wedges on a plate or baking sheet for 1 hour. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time. Or thaw overnight, then bake as directed.
Freeze After Baking:
Freeze the baked and cooled scones before topping with icing. To thaw, leave out on the counter for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds or on a baking sheet in a 300°F (149°C) oven for 10 minutes.
Overnight Instructions:
Prepare scones through step 4. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Continue with the recipe the following day.
Over-spreading:
Start with very cold scone dough. Expect some spread, but if the scones are over-spreading as they bake, remove from the oven and press back into its triangle shape using a rubber spatula.