Blueberry Scones
About This Blueberry Scones
This blueberry scones recipe is perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers seeking reliable, delicious results every single time. Whether you're baking for a special occasion, preparing a family treat, or simply indulging your cravings, this recipe delivers consistent, bakery-quality results with straightforward techniques and common pantry ingredients. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity - no complicated methods, no obscure ingredients, just pure baking satisfaction.
What Makes This Blueberry Scones Special
What makes this blueberry scones truly exceptional is the perfect balance of flavors and textures that come together effortlessly. You'll love how easy it is to achieve professional results, even on your first attempt.
Key Techniques for Success
This recipe has been tested and perfected to ensure success, with clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through every stage of the baking process. The wonderful aroma that fills your kitchen as these bake will have everyone eagerly gathering around, and the first bite will confirm that homemade truly is better. Perfect for everyday enjoyment, special celebrations, gift-giving, or sharing with friends and family, this recipe will quickly become one of your most trusted and frequently used baking favorites.
Perfect for Every Occasion
With minimal prep time and maximum flavor impact, you'll wonder why you haven't been making these all along.
Ingredients
- 300g (2½ cups) All-purpose flour
- 75g (⅓ cup) Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 115g (½ cup) Cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 180ml (¾ cup) Heavy cream
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 150g (1 cup) Fresh blueberries
- 120g (1 cup) Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2-3 tbsp Milk (for glaze)
Quick Info
- Total Time:
- 33 min
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 8
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Add cold butter cubes and work into flour with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla.
- 5
Pour cream mixture into flour mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- 6
Gently fold in blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- 7
Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
- 8
Cut into 8 wedges and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- 9
Bake 16-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
- 10
Make glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle over cooled scones.
Pro Tips
- •Keep butter cold and work quickly for the flakiest scones.
- •Don't overmix - a few streaks of flour are fine.
- •Frozen blueberries work too, but don't thaw them first.
- •For extra tender scones, brush tops with cream before baking.
Variations
Use raspberries or mixed berries. Add lemon zest for lemon blueberry scones. Make chocolate chip scones instead.
