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Three buttermilk lemon blueberry scones on a plate with a lemon and a bowl of blueberries in the background.

Buttermilk Lemon Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

These Buttermilk Lemon Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze are a perfect harmony of tart and sweet. These tender, flaky scones are bursting with plump blueberries, and zesty lemon juice, and are drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a yummy treat! 
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 53 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Jamie

Ingredients

For the scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 stick of salted butter frozen and grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen not thawed blueberries

For the lemon glaze:

  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • juice of one lemon about 2-3 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Whisk together the buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and egg. Set aside.
  •  Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest into a large mixing bowl. Take the stick of butter from the freezer and grate it into the dry ingredients. Using your hands, combine the butter with the flour mixture until it resembles a crumbly texture.
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry. With a spatula, mix the ingredients together. Fold in the blueberries. This is when I start to use my hands to gently knead the dough while adding the blueberries in. 
  • Shape the dough into a large disk about 8 inches in diameter. Cover with plastic wrap or in a Ziplock bag and place in the fridge for 10-20 minutes. 
  • Once out of the fridge, use a knife to cut the dough into 8 triangular scones, like pieces of pizza or pie. Place the scones on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25-29 minutes, or until the scones are a bit golden brown. 
  • While the scones are baking, make the lemon glaze. Combine the confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and whisk together until the glaze forms. 
  • Allow the scones to cool before drizzling the glaze over them. Enjoy!

Notes

Store the scones in an airtight container for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze the baked scones in an airtight container for up to 3-4 weeks. Allow them to thaw for a couple hours or overnight before consuming. You can heat them up in the oven for about 10 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit or microwave them for 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
Calories: 144kcal
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