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Welcome to the first week of spring, where the air is filled with the promise of new beginnings and the scent of fresh blooms. What better way to celebrate this season of renewal than with a delightful baking date? In this recipe, we’ll combine the zesty brightness of lemons with the sweet juiciness of blueberries to create irresistible Lemon Blueberry Scones.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together until they are well incorporated.
- Add the chilled and cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the large egg, heavy cream, and lemon zest until they are thoroughly combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, along with the fresh blueberries. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough scones.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. With lightly floured hands, gently pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the dough circle into 8 wedges.
- Carefully transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Optional: Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra cream and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar for added sweetness and a golden finish.
- Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Once baked, remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve your freshly baked Lemon Blueberry Scones warm or at room temperature, accompanied by a cup of your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy the taste of spring in every delightful bite!
