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Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Scones with Easy Homemade Vanilla Glaze

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These fluffy lemon blueberry scones are tender, flaky, and bursting with bright citrus and sweet berries, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for brunch, tea time, or cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blueberries
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • For the vanilla glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Chill in the fridge for 5 minutes if butter warms.
  4. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to smash them.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, lemon juice, and egg until smooth.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch (18 cm) round disk about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Do not knead.
  8. Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges and transfer them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable to make the glaze.
  11. Remove scones from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over warm scones.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky layers. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent toughness. Chill dough for 15-20 minutes before baking for better texture. Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing to prevent color bleed. Tent scones with foil if browning too quickly.

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