Public Recipe
Blueberry Lemon Scones
Shared on 7/10/2025
Tender, flaky scones studded with juicy blueberries and bright lemon zest. A bakery-worthy treat you can make at home.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Bake Time
18 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Yield
8 scones
Scones
Ingredients
- 300g (2½ cups) All-purpose flour
- 115g (½ cup) Cold butter cubed
- 150g (1 cup) Fresh blueberries
- 180ml (¾ cup) Heavy cream
- 65g (⅓ cup) Sugar
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Baking powder
- ½ tsp (½ tsp) Salt
- 1 large (1) Egg
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
2
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
3
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Gently fold in blueberries.
5
Whisk egg with cream, add to flour mixture, stir until just combined.
6
Pat into 8-inch circle, cut into 8 wedges, space on baking sheet.
7
Brush with cream, bake 16-18 minutes until golden.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- pastry cutter
- mixing bowl
Tips
- •Keep butter very cold for flaky texture
- •Freeze blueberries before adding to prevent bleeding
- •Handle dough minimally
Troubleshooting
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