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Blueberry Scones

Blueberry Scones

These easy, homemade Blueberry Scones are tender, flaky, and bursting with fresh berries for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Cuisine General
Servings 8 scones

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur or Gold Medal
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar sub: coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder baking powder aluminum-free for best rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cold unsalted butter Cut into cubes (use Kerrygold for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries fresh or frozen blueberries toss frozen berries in 1 tsp flour
  • 2 large eggs large eggs cold (helps with structure)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half heavy cream or half-and-half sub: plain Greek yogurt for tang
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract pure vanilla extract optional: almond extract for twist

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat—this prevents sticking and helps the bottoms brown evenly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended. A consistent base means even rise.
  • Add cubed, cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse peas. Tiny bits of butter turn into flaky layers in the oven.
  • Gently stir in the blueberries, distributing them without crushing. This step keeps the dough from turning an unappetizing shade of purple.
  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream, and vanilla until just combined.
  • Pour the wet mix into the flour-butter-berry blend. Use a spatula to fold until large clumps form—avoid overmixing, or scones will be dense, not flaky.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle (about 8 inches wide). Wrap in plastic and chill for 15–20 minutes—this rest helps the butter firm up again, giving you those signature layers.
  • Slice chilled dough into 8 or 10 wedges, depending on your size preference. Transfer wedges to the prepared sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
  • Brush tops lightly with extra cream or milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar for sparkle. Bake 18–22 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  • Let scones rest on the sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, with clotted cream, jam, or butter.

Notes

• Chill is key. Trust the 15–20 minute rest so the butter doesn’t melt too fast, giving you those delicious layers.
• Handle dough gently. Overworking will tighten the gluten and yield tough scones.
• If you spot dry flour after mixing, add a teaspoon of cream at a time until the dough holds together.
Keyword Baking, Blueberry Scones, Homemade Scones, Summer Recipe
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