Blueberry Lemon Scones

I have to admit, before quarantine, I was not much of a baker. It just wasn't enjoyable for me and I felt like everything I made fell flat. I have since developed a love for baking (I guess that's what being stuck at home for 3+ months will do to ya) and I've enjoyed trying a bunch of different recipes. I had to share this Blueberry Lemon Scone recipe because it literally knocked my socks off. My husband and I could not stop eating them! It's the perfect sweet treat with a delicious lemony tang. I am already dreaming about making them again. So here it goes...

Ingredients:

2 Cups flour
6 Tbsp granulated sugar
Zest from 1 lemon
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter- frozen
1/2 Cup heavy cream
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract 
1 heaping up fresh blueberries

Lemon Glaze:
1 Cup powdered sugar
Juice from 1 large lemon (about 3 TBSP)




Directions:

1) Mix flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl. Place in fridge.
2) Use a boxed grater to grate butter. (This is the secret step to the perfect scones so make sure its frozen!)



3) Take the bowl of dry ingredients out of the refrigerator. Add butter and use a pastry cutter or two forks to combine. It will look like pea sized crumbs once it is thoroughly mixed.
4) In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg and vanilla. Drizzle over flour mixture, add blueberries and mix until everything appears moistened.
5) Turn dough onto a floured surface and work into a ball. Flatten into an 8 inch puck and slice into 8 wedges (see above image)
6) Arrange on baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes while oven is preheating to 400 degrees.
7) Before baking, brush scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with course sugar.
8) Bake for 22-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
9) Allow to cool slightly. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice to create glaze. Drizzle over warm scones. 



I hope you enjoy these as much as I did! Be sure to tag me on Instagram if you make them!! 
@mrs_alyssamc

XO, Alyssa