Easy Blueberry Scones (Gluten-Free Optional)
Brighten your mornings with these Easy Blueberry Scones, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack time. With a golden crust and soft center, these scones are not only scrumptious but also versatile, as they can easily be made gluten-free to cater to various dietary preferences. Enjoy them plain or elevate the experience by drizzling them with a creamy vanilla glaze for an indulgent finish. Whip up a batch in no time and savor the burst of juicy blueberries in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (grated and very cold)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk or cream, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients and blueberries to dry mixture; stir gently until just moistened.
- On a floured surface, shape dough into an 8-inch circle about 3/4 inch thick.
- Brush with additional buttermilk or cream, sprinkle with sugar, and cut into wedges.
- Refrigerate scones for 15–30 minutes before baking on a lined baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg