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Fluffy Blueberry Lemon Scones with Easy Vanilla Glaze

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These fluffy blueberry lemon scones are tender, bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon zest, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or whole milk
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest, being careful not to crush the berries.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream or milk.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 9-inch (23 cm) circle about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick.
  8. Cut dough into 8 wedges using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
  9. Place wedges on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  11. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
  12. Once scones have cooled for about 10 minutes, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the tops and let set before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold to create steam pockets for fluffy scones. Do not overmix the dough to avoid toughness. Chill the shaped dough before baking for better rise and flakiness. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. If dough is too sticky, chill before cutting. Frozen blueberries can be used if kept frozen until folding in.

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