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Delightful Blueberry Scones: A Step-by-Step Recipe

There’s something incredibly comforting about a freshly baked scone, especially when it’s bursting with the sweet-tart flavor of blueberries. In today’s post, I’m excited to share my recipe for blueberry scones—flaky, buttery, and packed with juicy blueberries and lemon zest. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or as a sweet start to your morning, these scones are sure to become a new favorite. Let’s dive into how I prepared these delightful treats!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry, dough, lemon zest, pastry, scone, vanilla
Yield: 8 people
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Yeliz

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Dough Roller
  • 2 Baking Sheets

Materials

  • 4 cups Flour (~480 gr)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar (~200 gr)
  • 1 tsp Salt (~4 gr)
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder (~10 gr)
  • 1 + 1/4 sticks Cold Unsalted Butter, Cubed (~150 gr)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 240 ml Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (~4 gr)
  • 1.5 cups Fresh Blueberries (or frozen, if preferred) (~225 gr)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest (~8 gr)

For The Brushing Dough

  • 1 tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar (~4 gr)

For The Icing (if desired)

  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (~2 gr)
  • 1/2 cup Confectioner Sugar (~57 gr)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients needed for the dough and preheat your oven to 380°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
    flour, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, fresh blueberries, lemon zest
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients.
    butter, salt, flour, baking powder, granulated sugar in a bowl
  • Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. I avoid using my hands to knead the dough at this stage because I don't want the heat from my hands to affect the coldness of the butter.
  • Now it is time to prepare the wet ingredients for the dough. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
    added lemon zest to the mixed liquid
  • Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
    mixed ingredients in a bowl
  • Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries and mix until evenly distributed.
    Scone dough, fresh blueberries in a bowl
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges or use a round cutter for individual scones.
    blueberry scone dough
  • Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, space them. Brush the blueberry scones with heavy cream. If desired, sprinkle with brown sugar for a nice caramelized finish.
    blueberry scone dough in 2 trays
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. At this point, you can adjust the time and temperature according to your oven’s performance. You can tell it’s done by using a toothpick. If it comes out clean when inserted, it means your blueberry scone with lemon zest is ready. Enjoy!
    Blueberry scones with lemon zest on a tray

Notes

If you like, you can prepare icing and drizzle it over half of the scones, and sprinkle powdered sugar on the other half. I enjoy garnishing the plate with fresh basil. Feel free to let your creativity shine when decorating. Don’t forget to leave the comment and share the recipes you try with me!