Description
Tender and buttery buttermilk blueberry scones packed with juicy berries, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Extra buttermilk and sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with buttermilk and sprinkle with a little sugar.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Handle the dough gently to keep the scones tender.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the dough.
- Serve warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream for a special treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg