Ina Garten’s Blueberry Lemon Scones are tender, flaky pastries made with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and a buttery dough. They’re lightly sweetened, baked to golden perfection, and often finished with a tangy lemon glaze for extra flavor.
Author:Anabelle Mclean
Prep Time:15
Cook Time:20
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:8 scones
Category:Breakfast / Brunch / Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
For the scones:
All-purpose flour: 2 cups.
Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup.
Baking powder: 2 teaspoons.
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed.
Heavy cream: 1/2 cup, plus extra for brushing.
Eggs: 2 large.
Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon.
Fresh blueberries: 1 cup.
For the glaze (optional):
Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup.
Lemon juice: 1–2 tablespoons.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Cut in the butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Combine wet ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and lemon zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 5: Add the blueberries
Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
Step 6: Shape the scones
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it into a 1-inch-thick circle. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Brush and bake
Brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream for a golden finish. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 8: Prepare the glaze (optional)
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.
Step 9: Serve and enjoy
Serve the scones warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or clotted cream.