8tbspunsalted butter, cold and dicedKeep very cold for flakier scones.
1.25cupfresh blueberriesFrozen unthawed berries also work.
0.75cupheavy cream, cold
1tspvanilla extract
1tbspheavy cream, for brushing
1tbspcoarse sugarFor sprinkling on top.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
Gently fold in blueberries so they stay mostly whole.
Stir vanilla into the cold cream. Make a well in the dry mix and pour it in.
Mix with a fork just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overwork.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press together and pat into a 7–8 inch round, about 1 inch thick.
Cut the round into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared sheet, spacing slightly.
Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake 16–19 minutes until golden at the edges. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a citrus twist, drizzle with a quick lemon glaze (powdered sugar and lemon juice). To store, keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 days, or freeze baked scones up to 2 months and rewarm in a 325°F oven.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Blueberry Scones Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.