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blueberry scones

Heavenly Bakery-Style Blueberry Scones You Can Make at Home

These blueberry scones are tall, flaky, and perfect for breakfast or tea, providing a delightful homemade treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour This forms the backbone of your blueberry scones.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Enhances taste and helps create a lovely crust.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Essential leavening agent ensures scones rise tall.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavors, balancing sweetness.
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter Must be kept cold to create flaky layers.
  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk Adds moisture and tenderness.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Bursting with juicy flavor.
  • 1 egg egg (for wash) Gives a golden finish.
For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds a zesty tang to the glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add cold buttermilk to the mixture and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer dough onto a floured surface and shape into a rectangle about ¾-inch thick.
  6. Cut the dough into wedges or rounds and place on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold, especially butter and buttermilk, to achieve flaky scones.

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