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Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Scones Recipe with Easy Honey Lemon Glaze

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These fluffy lemon blueberry scones are tender, moist, and lightly sweetened with a honey lemon glaze, perfect for brunch or tea time. They combine bright citrus flavor with juicy blueberries in a quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (from about 2 medium lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
  • For the Honey Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk (or almond milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter visible. Chill briefly if butter warms too much.
  4. Stir in the fresh lemon zest.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, egg, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently fold using a spatula until just combined; the dough will be sticky but manageable.
  7. Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care not to burst them.
  8. Lightly flour your work surface and turn the dough out. Using floured hands, gently pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Cut the circle into 8 equal triangles and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the scones are golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. While the scones bake, whisk together powdered sugar, honey, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1-2 teaspoons milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to reach a drizzle consistency.
  11. Let the scones cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then drizzle the honey lemon glaze over the warm scones. Transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Keep butter cold to create flaky layers. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep scones tender. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. If dough is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes before shaping. Be gentle folding in blueberries to avoid color bleed. Glazing is optional but recommended for added sweetness and shine.

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