Easiest Lemon Blueberry Scones Recipe

These scones with lemon and blueberries are soft, flavorful, and rich. They are made even more exquisite by the luscious lemon glaze!

– 2 cups all-purpose flour – ⅓ cup white sugar – 2 teaspoons baking powder – 1 lemon, zested – ¼ teaspoon salt – ¼ teaspoon baking soda – ½ cup cold butter, cubed – 1 cup fresh blueberrie – ½ cup heavy cream – 1 large egg – 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice – 2 tablespoons heavy cream Lemon Glaze (Optional): – ¼ cup powdered sugar – 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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Set the oven's temperature to 400°F, or 200°C. Put parchment paper on two baking sheets and set them aside.

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Blend flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt, and baking soda in a food processor for 3–4 pulses. 

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Add butter and pulse 20–25 times until coarse crumbs form. Pour mixture into big bowl. Add blueberries and coat well with dry ingredients.

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Use a fork to whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream, egg, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into flour mixture until slightly moistened.

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Transfer dough to a floured surface. With floured hands, form dough into a circle and lightly knead to incorporate any residual dry ingredients. 

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Cut dough into 8 triangles from a 9-inch round disc. Bench scrape scones onto prepared baking sheets (4 per sheet). Put 2 tablespoons heavy cream on scones.

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Bake 20–23 minutes in preheated oven till light golden. Let cool for 30 minutes after removing from the oven.

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In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to glaze. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag, cut the corner, and glaze cooled scones.

348 Calories 19g Fat 40g Carbs 5g Protein 

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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Easy Blueberry Muffins Recipe