Blueberry Scones: A Delightful Treat

Blueberry scones are a classic breakfast or brunch item. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. This recipe makes 8 scones and each scone contains approximately 467 calories, 6.5 grams of protein, 15 grams of fat, 78 grams of carbohydrates, 0.4 grams of fiber, and 26 grams of sugar.

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups (218g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 1 cup (120g) fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the blueberries.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges.
  9. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Let the scones cool on a wire rack before serving.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter scone, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the dough.
  • For a more tart scone, use frozen blueberries instead of fresh blueberries.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Serve the scones warm with butter or jam.

Variations:

  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to the dough.
  • Sprinkle the scones with cinnamon sugar before baking.
  • Glaze the scones with a simple glaze made from 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk.

Blueberry scones are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this blueberry scone recipe a try!

How many calories are in Blueberry Scone?

Each 1 scone of Blueberry Scone contains 467 calories.

Blueberry Scone Nutritional Information

Nutrient Amount per 1 scone (148g)
Calories 467 Calories
Protein 6.5g
Fat 15g
Saturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 0.0032mg
Carbohydrates 78g
Dietary Fiber 0.4g
Sugar 26g
Sodium 0.532mg
Potassium 0.126mg
Calcium 0.217mg
Iron 0.0027mg