Meet my favourite scone recipe! These scrumptious scones are craggy and frivolously crisp across the edges, and lusciously tender and studded with juicy blueberries inside. Lemon zest and tangy Greek yogurt take the flavour to the following stage.

These flavorful blueberry scones are the right breakfast deal with that’s candy however not cloying. A light-weight sprinkle of crackly uncooked sugar on high makes them style further particular.

Serve them for a special day, like Easter or Mom’s Day brunch, or make them as a enjoyable afternoon baking challenge. I’m excited to supply an possibility for mini scones, too, that are half the scale of bakery scones. They’re so cute.

In case you’re searching for a wholesome blueberry scone recipe with all the flavour and texture you’d hope for in a scone, that is it. These pleasant scones name for simply 1/4 cup sugar. They’re extra healthful than most since they are often made with complete wheat flour, which presents a bit of further texture (you too can use all-purpose flour if that’s what you might have readily available).

Use white complete wheat flour when you don’t need the scones to style or look any totally different from typical scones, as I did for these images. Greek yogurt presents a bit of enhance of additional protein, which is at all times welcome. Coincidentally, these scones are egg-free, which makes them a pure different to muffins when you’re serving somebody with an egg allergy.

Blueberry Scone Suggestions

In case you’re new to creating scones, I promise you are able to do it. You don’t want any particular gear (a pastry cutter is good, however you too can use a cheese grater).

This put up presents thorough directions within the recipe on the backside, plus step-by-step images and a video so you are feeling assured by way of each step. Your scones will probably be prepared in about 35 minutes!

Measure your flour appropriately.

You possibly can measure your flour utilizing a scale or with measuring cups. In case you’re utilizing measuring cups, use the spoon-and-swoop methodology: fluff the flour with a big spoon, then add spoonfuls to your measuring cup, leveling off the highest with a knife. In case you scoop the flour straight into the cups, you possibly can find yourself with manner an excessive amount of, which is able to yield a dense scone.

Use contemporary baking powder.

Baking powder loses its efficacy over time. It’s the only leavener on this recipe, so we want it to work! Examine the field to verify it hasn’t expired. As soon as opened, it often lasts for six to 12 months. In case you’re unsure, pour a teaspoon right into a heat-safe bowl and pour in a splash of boiling water—it ought to bubble up instantly.

Don’t overmix.

Overmixing the dough will activate the gluten an excessive amount of, which might yield powerful scones. Take a look at the image beneath—the dough will look crumbly till you gently knead it collectively.

Use contemporary or frozen berries.

I like to make use of contemporary berries after they’re in season, usually from April to October in the US. Smaller blueberries, like wild blueberries, will probably be extra evenly dispersed all through the scones, although these end up nice with any dimension. In case you’re utilizing frozen berries, toss them with a teaspoon of flour earlier than utilizing so the juices don’t streak the dough.

Watch The way to Make Scones

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Please let me understand how your scones end up within the feedback! I like listening to from you and hope this turns into your new favourite scone recipe, too.

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