HOW TO MAKE SCONES RECIPE + Easy Lemon Glaze

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk thoroughly to aerate the flour.

Dice 1 stick of cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Lightly stir to coat the butter pieces in flour.

Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until you see pea-sized crumbs.

Pat dry 1 cup of blueberries with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then gently fold them into the flour mixture until coated in flour.

In a measuring cup, measure out 1/2 cup of heavy cream, add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and beat together with a fork until well-blended.

Add the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula until the flour is moistened. Avoid over-mixing.

Dump the dough onto a clean work surface and form it into a ball. Shape it into a disc about 1 inch thick and 6 to 7 inches in diameter.

Cut the disc into 8 triangles using a knife or bench scraper, cutting straight down without sawing.

Transfer the scones to a parchment-lined baking sheet, brushing the tops with more heavy cream or milk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Refrigerate the scones for at least 15 minutes before baking to ensure they rise better.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.

Let the scones cool completely before applying any glaze.

For the lemon glaze, mix powdered sugar with the zest of 1 lemon and fresh lemon juice, starting with 1 tablespoon and adjusting for desired consistency.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones and enjoy.

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