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Homemade Blueberry Scones Recipe

These Homemade Blueberry Scones are a delightful treat! Fluffy, bursting with juicy blueberries, they're perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • a pinch sea salt
  • 1 1/3 sticks cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar for icing
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk for icing
  • melted unsalted butter for brushing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt.
  3. Step 3: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture and cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk and eggs.
  5. Step 5: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold in the blueberries.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into wedges.
  8. Step 8: Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Step 9: While the scones are baking, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
  10. Step 10: Drizzle the icing over the warm scones.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Freeze scones in a single layer for up to 3 months for longer storage.
  • Reheat frozen scones at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.