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Wild Blueberry Scones Recipe

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These Wild Blueberry Scones are tender, buttery, and bursting with juicy frozen wild blueberries. Topped with a sweet crumb topping and finished with a vanilla glaze, they make the perfect treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. The recipe uses frozen blueberries and butter grated into the flour mixture to create a light, flaky texture without the need for chilling the dough extensively. Baking at a high temperature results in golden brown edges with a soft interior.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones

Ingredients

Scone Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon for crumb topping and dusting)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 teaspoon light brown sugar for crumb topping)
  • 2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (frozen, grated)
  • 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon cold heavy cream

Crumb Topping

  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Make Crumb Topping: Combine the crumb topping ingredients (flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and melted butter) until crumbly. Place the mixture in the fridge to keep it cold until needed.
  3. Prepare Ingredients: Grate the frozen butter into a bowl. Measure and keep the frozen wild blueberries in another bowl, and refrigerate the heavy cream separately to maintain its cold temperature.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the grated frozen butter and gently mix it into the dry ingredients.
  5. Add Cream and Form Dough: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold heavy cream. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until mostly combined, then use your hands to scoop and break up the dough as it comes together. When mostly combined but still some flour pockets remain, add the frozen blueberries and mix gently until fully hydrated. Chill the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  6. Shape Scones: Turn the rested dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently press it into an 8-inch round disc. Cut the disc into 8 equal wedges and place them onto the parchment-lined baking tray. Break up the cold crumb topping into small pieces and sprinkle evenly over each scone.
  7. Chill Dough and Preheat Oven: Place the tray with scones in the fridge while preheating the oven to 400°F (205°C). This helps the butter stay cold and results in flaky scones.
  8. Bake Scones: Bake the scones for 15-20 minutes until the crumb topping and edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla paste or extract, and 2-3 tablespoons of whole milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  10. Glaze and Serve: Once the scones have cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over the tops. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful balance of crumbly topping and sweet blueberry flavor.

Notes

  • Using frozen grated butter helps achieve a tender and flaky texture by preventing the butter from melting too quickly during mixing.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones; mix until just combined.
  • Keep the dough and crumb topping well chilled before baking for best results.
  • For measuring flour accurately, spoon flour lightly into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife to avoid packing.
  • Vanilla paste can be used instead of extract for more pronounced vanilla flavor.
  • Adjust glaze thickness by adding milk gradually; glaze should be pourable but not too runny.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/wild-blueberry-scones-recipe/