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Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Scones with Bright Glaze

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Make tender, bakery-style lemon blueberry scones at home. This recipe uses fresh lemon zest and juice for a bright flavor, topped with a simple, zesty lemon icing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, 1/2 cup heavy cream, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries. The dough will be shaggy.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or press the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or square.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges or use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with the reserved 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown. Let the scones cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a few drops at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones before serving.

Notes

  • Keep your butter very cold for the flakiest texture.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the dough.
  • For a stronger lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the dough mixture.

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