Description
Enjoy these light and fluffy scones infused with lemon zest and fresh blueberries, perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest.
- Add milk and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky scones.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep them tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, blueberry, lemon, breakfast, baking