Meyer Lemon and Dried Blueberry Scones

Vegetarian
Meyer Lemon and Dried Blueberry Scones
45 min.
12
273kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Meyer Lemon and Dried Blueberry Scones, a perfect addition to your morning meal or brunch spread. Bursting with the aromatic zest of Meyer lemons and the natural sweetness of dried wild blueberries, these scones strike a wonderful balance between sweet and tangy. Imagine enjoying a warm scone fresh out of the oven, its tender crumb melting in your mouth, enhanced by that vibrant burst of citrus and the chewy texture of blueberries.

Perfectly vegetarian and easy to prepare, this recipe will bring a touch of gourmet to your kitchen without the need for fancy ingredients. With a total prep time of just 45 minutes, you’ll have a baked treat that serves a crowd of 12. Whether paired with your morning coffee or as a mid-afternoon snack, these scones offer a comforting taste of home baking that will impress family and friends alike.

The combination of self-rising flour and chilled butter forms the ideal flaky texture, while the hint of lemon zest elevates the flavor profile, making these scones not just a breakfast item, but a delightful dessert option as well. So, why wait? Gather your ingredients and let’s embark on a baking adventure that will fill your home with an irresistible aroma and leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • cup buttermilk 
  • 10 ounces blueberries wild dried
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon zest finely grated
  • cups self raising flour 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch cubes ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk self-rising flour and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl. Using fingertips, rub in chilled butter until pieces are size of small peas.
  3. Add dried wild blueberries and toss to coat.
  4. Mix 1 cup buttermilk and finely grated lemon peel in glass measuring cup.
  5. Pour buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients and stir until dough begins to form (some of flour will not be incorporated).
  6. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface and gather together. Knead dough briefly, about 5 turns. Divide dough in half. Form each dough half into ball and flatten into 1-inch-thick disk.
  7. Cut each disk into 6 wedges.
  8. Transfer scones to prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
  9. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
  10. Bake until scones are golden brown on top and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  11. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories273kcal
Protein6.81%
Fat41.71%
Carbs51.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.47
Glycemic Load
21.98
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.6539130055386%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2mg
Petunidin
7.45mg
Delphinidin
8.37mg
Malvidin
15.97mg
Peonidin
4.79mg
Catechin
1.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.39mg
Hesperetin
0.52mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.39mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
1.83mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:273.02kcal
13.65%
Fat:12.8g
19.69%
Saturated Fat:7.75g
48.45%
Carbohydrates:35.55g
11.85%
Net Carbohydrates:34.18g
12.43%
Sugar:11.8g
13.11%
Cholesterol:32.7mg
10.9%
Sodium:23.54mg
1.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.7g
9.4%
Selenium:13.37µg
19.1%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.46%
Vitamin A:401.33IU
8.03%
Fiber:1.37g
5.47%
Vitamin K:5.71µg
5.43%
Phosphorus:53.85mg
5.38%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.09%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.04%
Vitamin C:3.27mg
3.97%
Copper:0.08mg
3.94%
Folate:13.36µg
3.34%
Calcium:33.07mg
3.31%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.15%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.97%
Magnesium:11.66mg
2.92%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.63%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.61%
Potassium:82.56mg
2.36%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.19%
Iron:0.37mg
2.06%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.94%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.65%
Source:Epicurious