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Blueberry-Lemon Scones with Honey Butter

By Alice Apron

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Prep:
20 min
Cook:
15 min
Total:
35 min
Yield:
8 servings

Blueberry-Lemon Scones with Honey Butter are tender, flaky scones studded with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest, served with a sweet honey butter spread.

Ingredients

  • 2.50 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.50 teaspoon salt
  • 0.50 cup butter, cold and cubed
  • 0.50 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 0.25 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Stir in heavy cream, egg, lemon zest, and blueberries until just combined.

  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a 1-inch circle, and cut into 8 wedges.

  6. Place wedges on a baking sheet and brush tops with milk.

  7. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

  8. Meanwhile, whisk softened butter and honey until smooth.

  9. Serve warm scones with honey butter.