Description
Delicious Blueberry Drop Scones are fluffy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, bringing a delightful berry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 1/2 cup milk (or a non-dairy substitute like almond or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: Zest of one lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the cold, diced butter and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries carefully to avoid breaking them.
- Drop clusters of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let the scones cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with honey or powdered sugar. Consider using whole wheat flour for added fiber or a vegan butter substitute to cater to different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg