Description
Ina Garten’s blueberry lemon scones blend zesty citrus notes with sweet berries in a classic British-style pastry. Bakers can quickly mix ingredients for a delightful breakfast treat that pairs perfectly with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup / 150 g fresh blueberries
- 140 g / 10 tbsps unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
- ¾ cup / 180 ml heavy cream
- ½ cup / 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup / 60 ml regular yogurt
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy release and even baking.
- Dry Mixture: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl, creating a fragrant base with vibrant citrus notes.
- Butter Integration: Use fingertips or pastry cutter to work cold butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse, crumbly texture reminiscent of sandy terrain.
- Liquid Fusion: Whisk heavy cream, yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract together, creating a smooth, creamy liquid blend that will bind the scone dough.
- Dough Formation: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender, delicate scone consistency. Carefully fold in whole blueberries, preserving their juicy integrity.
- Shaping and Portioning: On a floured surface, shape dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Slice into 10 triangular portions, ensuring uniform size and elegant presentation.
- Final Preparation: Arrange scones on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Brush tops with heavy cream to achieve a lustrous, golden-brown finish during baking.
- Baking Process: Place in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, watching for a rich, golden exterior and releasing a tantalizing aromatic essence.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer baked scones to a wire rack, allowing them to set and develop optimal texture and flavor before indulging in these delectable treats.
Notes
- Chill Butter Strategically: Keep butter extremely cold and cut into small cubes to achieve the perfect flaky, tender scone texture that melts in your mouth.
- Handle Dough Gently: Mix ingredients minimally to prevent developing tough gluten, which can make scones dense and chewy instead of light and delicate.
- Protect Blueberries Carefully: Toss fresh blueberries in a light dusting of flour before folding into the dough to prevent color bleeding and maintain their pristine shape.
- Cream Wash Trick: Brushing cream on top creates a luxurious golden-brown exterior and adds an extra layer of rich, glossy finish that makes scones look professionally bakery-made.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg