How do I surprise my taste buds with lemon blueberry scones?

Take your blueberry scones to the next level with our tangy and refreshing lemon blueberry scones recipe. A burst of citrusy goodness in every bite!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I surprise my taste buds with lemon blueberry scones. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar baking powder salt unsalted butter lemon zest fresh blueberries buttermilk large egg vanilla extract

all-purpose flour 2 cups
granulated sugar 1/4 cup
baking powder 2 teaspoons
salt 1/2 teaspoon
unsalted butter 1/2 cup (cold and cubed)
lemon zest 1 tablespoon
fresh blueberries 1/2 cup
buttermilk 1/2 cup
large egg 1
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

Take note
Be careful not to overmix the dough, as it can result in tough scones. Also, watch out for the baking time, as overbaking can dry out the scones.

1

Gather your Ingredients

To bring these lemon blueberry scones to life, you'll need: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed), 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

2

Prep the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the lemon zest and blueberries.

3

Mix in the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough scones.

4

Shape and Bake

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle or rectangle, about 1-inch thick. Cut the dough into wedges or squares, depending on your preference. Place the scones onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).

5

Bake to Perfection

Once the oven is preheated, bake the scones for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking and drying out.

6

Enjoy the Fruity Delight

Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve them warm with a cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy the tangy and refreshing flavors of your homemade lemon blueberry scones!