Lemon Blueberry Scones

These Lemon Blueberry Scones packed with flavour offer soft and buttery goodness that comforts the soul.

A nice crunchy golden crust breaks open to reveal the soft, tender inside with steam wafting its aroma. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, it is an irresistible breakfast that goes exceptionally well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

INGREDIENTS

LEMON BLUEBERRY SCONES

• 2½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour

¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar 1 tablespoons (14.38 g) baking • • • •

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LEMON GLAZE

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1 teaspoon (6 g) salt 8 tablespoons (113.4 g) unsalted butter cold and cut into chunks 1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup heavy cream plus more for brushing the scones

1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract 1 cup confectioner’s sugar sifted 2- 3 tablespoons ( 30- 45 ml) lemon juice

Zest of 1 lemon

LEMON BLUEBERRY SCONES

• Preheat the oven to 400°F/200℃.

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

• Quickly cut butter and lemon zest into the flour mixture, using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; this might take about 3 to 5 minutes.

• Fold the blueberries into the batter. Take care not to mash or bruise the blueberries because their strong color will bleed into the dough.

• Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir with hands or rubber spatula until it forms a rough ball; do not over mix, about 1 minute.

• Transfer dough onto a floured board or surface; then knead for about 3-4 minutes, just enough for it to come together.

• Gently press the dough down into a circle about ¾ thick. Use a very shape knife to cut into 8 wedges (like a pizza).

• Separate wedges and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush the top of the scones dough with heavy cream.

• Bake at 400°F/200℃ for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Start checking after 12 minutes.

• Remove, let it cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes, and serve warm.

LEMON GLAZE

• For the lemon glaze, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl.

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• Add more sugar or juice if needed to your own desired consistency. Drizzle over scones.