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Easy Blueberry Scones Gluten-Free Optional

Easy Blueberry Scones (Gluten-Free Optional)

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Easy Blueberry Scones (Gluten Free Optional) There is something about a warm blueberry scone and a cup of coffee that makes a slow morning feel special. This recipe keeps things simple with pantry staples, and it works with regular all purpose flour or a gluten free blend, so everyone at the table can enjoy one.

  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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Scones
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 or frozen
1/2 Cup Buttermilk or Cream, plus more for brushing on top
1 Large Egg
2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Fresh Blueberries, Frozen works too

Vanilla Glaze
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
3 Tbsp Milk, More if Needed
1/2 Tsp Vanilla

Instructions

Scones
1-In a large bowl, whisk together the: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2-Using a pastry blender or your hands,: Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
3-In a small bowl, whisk together the: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk or cream, and vanilla extract.
4-Add the liquid ingredients and blueberries to: Add the liquid ingredients and blueberries to the dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
5-The mixture should be well combined and: The mixture should be well combined and hold together in a ball.
6-Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto: Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto parchment paper or the counter.
7-Press dough into 8-inch circle, about 3/4: Press dough into 8-inch circle, about 3/4 inch thick.
8-Brush the top with additional buttermilk or: Brush the top with additional buttermilk or cream.
9-Sprinkle with a touch of sugar: Sprinkle with a touch of sugar.
10-Using a sharp knife, cut the circle: Using a sharp knife, cut the circle into 8 wedges (pie shape).
11-Divide each wedge and place it onto: Divide each wedge and place it onto a greased baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper. Leave about a few inches between each scone to expand.
12-Place in the fridge for 15-30 minutes: Place in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
13-Preheat the oven to 400°F: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
14-Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
15-Remove from the oven and cool slightly: Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
16-Combine the ingredients for the vanilla glaze: Combine the ingredients for the vanilla glaze in a small bowl, add more milk if needed to create a glaze.
17-Drizzle over the scones and serve: Drizzle over the scones and serve.
18-Store leftovers in an airtight container: Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1g
  • Calories: 308kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 377mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg