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Home / Recipes / Breakfast / Blueberry Scones

Buttermilk Blueberry Scones

50 minutes mins
| 14 Comments |
5 from 18 votes
Jump to Recipe 03/21/21 | Updated: 03/21/21 | by Nora
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Impress at your next brunch with these soft and tender Buttermilk Blueberry Scones. They are incredibly easy to make and taste wonderfully light with just a hint of lemon in the batter, and a delicious lemon glaze drizzled on top.

Perfect for your Easter brunch or Mother’s Day breakfast!

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The first time I ate a scone, I was thoroughly underwhelmed. Dry, hard and boring – definitely not what you want from a bakery goodie! But at some point I ate a good one, and then I decided I had to learn how to make them.

I was so surprised to find out how easy scones are to make at home, and now they’re a regular for special brunches around here! This recipe has lots of juicy blueberries and a lemon glaze for the perfect spring treat (and shhh… make sure to tuck away my pumpkin scone recipe for the fall, too!).

Ingredients you’ll need

Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities!

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Ingredients for Blueberry Scones: Sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, cold butter, blueberries, buttermilk, vanilla extract, milk, brown sugar and granulated sugar.

Ingredient notes

  • Baking powder/soda: Make sure your baking powder and baking soda aren’t out of date, otherwise your scones will not come out right.
  • Butter: Please do not use a buttery spread as a substitute for the butter. It needs to be cold and firm to work in this recipe. If you need to use margarine for any reason, you must use stick margarine.
  • Blueberries: I have made these scones with frozen blueberries before. It sort of works, but it does get messy and quite smudged/grey. I definitely recommend using fresh berries in this recipe for best results.
  • Buttermilk: The recipe works best when using actual buttermilk. But if you want to make these right now and don’t keep buttermilk on hand, use regular milk with 1 teaspoon white vinegar stirred in. Leave it to sit on the counter for 10 minutes before using in the recipe.

How to make Blueberry Scones

1. Start by combining all of the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Then cut in the cold butter until crumbs form.

photo collage to show how to make blueberry scone dough

2. Add the blueberries, then add the buttermilk and vanilla extract and stir just until combined. Do not overtax this dough, or your scones won’t rise!

3. Tip out the dough onto a lined baking sheet and pat into a circle. Cut into 8 wedges.

photo collage to show how to shape blueberry scones

4. Pull the wedges apart a little, then brush with milk and sprinkle with both granulated and brown sugar. Bake until golden brown and baked through.

top down view on female hands holding baking sheet with blueberry scones

Cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes, then serve warm.

top down view on two plates with blueberry scones on a light surface

Baking tips

The two most important things to get moist and tender scones:

a) measure your flour correctly (spoon it into the measuring cup and then level with the back of a knife) so you don’t end up with a dry dough and

b) be very gentle and careful with the dough – don’t overwork it once you add the liquid ingredients. Definitely no kneading, simply push it into a disc.

I know it’s VERY hard to resist the urge to knead, but you do really need to leave this dough in peace. The less you handle and prod it, the lighter and fluffier your scones will be!

To handle the scones:

  • make sure to flour the baking sheet well, or the scones will stick
  • use a very sharp dough scraper or knife to cut the scones, this will give the sharpest edges and the best rise
  • be very gently when pulling the scones apart – it’s a little tricky, but they need to be handled carefully or they won’t bake nicely

Optional glaze

The scones don’t really need a glaze, but it’s a nice touch if you want to go the extra mile.

I always just use ½ cup of icing sugar and stir in 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the warm scones shortly before serving.

female hands holding plate with blueberry scone

Storage tips

Keep scones in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.

They are, however, best eaten warm out of the oven.

Freezer instructions

You can, but they will still be better eaten warm right after baking.

To freeze, place scones in a container or bag suitable for freezing and label with the name and use-by date (freeze for up to 3 months).

Defrost on a rack on the counter. It helps their texture to warm them up in the microwave or toast them before serving.

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Buttermilk Blueberry Scones

Impress at your next brunch with these soft and tender Buttermilk Blueberry Scones. They are incredibly easy to make and taste wonderfully light with just a hint of lemon.
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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5 from 18 votes
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Recipe details

Prep 15 minutes mins
Cook 20 minutes mins
Cooling Time 15 minutes mins
Total 50 minutes mins
Servings 8 scones
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients
 

  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold butter cubed
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh preferred; frozen will yield messy/grey scones
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For brushing

  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Prep:
    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet and sprinkle with flour.
  • Mix dry ingredients:
    Combine flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend in butter:
    Add butter to the bowl with the flour and cut in with a pastry blender, a fork OR your clean fingers. You should end up with a bowl full of pea-sized crumbs.
  • Add liquids:
    Add blueberries to the bowl with the crumb mixture. Whisk together buttermilk and vanilla and pour into the bowl, too. Stir with clean hands or a wooden spoon JUST until combined. Do not overwork! Do not burst the berries! A scraggly, messy dough makes the fluffiest, lightest scones.
  • Shape:
    Turn out the dough on your prepared baking sheet. Gather it into a ball and slightly flatten it into a roughly 7 inch (18cm) disk (this works best with slightly damp fingers). Cut into 8 wedges. Pull the wedges slightly apart, so they're about 2 inches (5cm) away from each other.
  • Finish and bake:
    Brush the scones with milk and sprinkle with both sugars. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to rest until cool enough to touch. They are best served warm – see notes for glaze.
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Notes

Ingredient notes

  • Baking powder/soda: Make sure your baking powder and baking soda aren’t out of date, otherwise your scones will not come out right.
  • Butter: Please do not use a buttery spread as a substitute for the butter. It needs to be cold and firm to work in this recipe. If you need to use margarine for any reason, you must use stick margarine.
  • Blueberries: I have made these scones with frozen blueberries before. It sort of works, but it does get messy and quite smudged/grey. I definitely recommend using fresh berries in this recipe for best results.
  • Buttermilk: The recipe works best when using actual buttermilk. But if you want to make these right now and don’t keep buttermilk on hand, use regular milk with 1 teaspoon white vinegar stirred in. Leave it to sit on the counter for 10 minutes before using in the recipe.

Baking tips

  • Measure your flour correctly (spoon it into the measuring cup and then level with the back of a knife) so you don’t end up with a dry dough
  • Be very gentle and careful with the dough – don’t overwork it once you add the liquid ingredients. Definitely no kneading, simply push it into a disc.
  • To handle the scones:
    • make sure to flour the baking sheet well, or the scones will stick
    • use a very sharp dough scraper or knife to cut the scones, this will give the sharpest edges and the best rise
    • be very gently when pulling the scones apart – it’s a little tricky, but they need to be handled carefully or they won’t bake nicely

Optional glaze

The scones don’t really need a glaze, but it’s a nice touch if you want to go the extra mile.
I always just use ½ cup of icing sugar and stir in 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the warm scones shortly before serving.

Storage tips

Keep scones in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
They are, however, best eaten warm out of the oven.

Freezer instructions

You can, but they will still be better eaten warm right after baking.
To freeze, place scones in a container or bag suitable for freezing and label with the name and use-by date (freeze for up to 3 months).
Defrost on a rack on the counter. It helps their texture to warm them up in the microwave or toast them before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1.8mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1.9mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Recipe first published in 2018. Updated on 03/21/2021.

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  1. Susan says

    May 09, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve tried quite a few scone recipes over the years (I’ve been a baker since the age of 8 and I’m now 75). They’re usually good, I haven’t ever had a “fail” with scones. But my goal has never been “good”, it has always been REALLY, REALLY good. Like you consume one and you’re still thinking about it a few days later. These scones are REALLY REALLY good. My husband is eating one right now and two times he has said, “Wow! These are really really good!” (and he wasn’t even aware that was the goal!). Thank you for a wonderful recipe and thank you for all your helpful hints. I particularly liked the part where you cautioned against over-handling the dough and not kneading, no matter how tempting. I plan on throwing away all my other scone recipes (including pins) so there will be no confusion when I get old and forgetful. 🙂

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 18, 2023 at 9:47 pm

      Susan, what an honor for my humble scone recipe! I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed them so much. Thank you for taking the time to read the tips and instructions so carefully, and thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it very much!

      Reply
  2. Ivette says

    August 21, 2022 at 4:38 pm

    Absolutely perfect!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      September 02, 2022 at 9:37 pm

      I’m so glad to hear it, Ivette!

      Reply
  3. Robyn says

    July 22, 2022 at 3:24 am

    5 stars
    Always shied away from scones..too messy…too much trouble for a hard crumbly cookie…OMG…have I missed out! Your recipe and the results were the best thing I put in my mouth baked by me in ages!
    Thank you for this recipe from the bottom of my cookie crumbs to the tip of my ever increasing waistline!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      July 23, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Oh Robyn, your commend made me laugh out loud! I’m so incredibly glad you enjoyed the scones.

      Reply
  4. Mary B says

    March 17, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I loved these! I used frozen berries, even a few more than 1 cup, just defrosted them a little first. Used a grater to grate the very cold butter into the flour. Yes, the scones were a little colored, but we didn’t care. Often the ugliest desserts are the tastiest! We’ll definitely be having these again.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      March 21, 2022 at 9:56 pm

      I’m so glad, Mary!

      Reply
  5. Anna says

    May 28, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely fantastic, thank you!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      June 01, 2021 at 9:18 am

      I’m so glad, Anna!

      Reply
  6. Juanitadownes75@gmail.com says

    March 06, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    Omg…!!! These are so yummy…..I used cooking creme with mine and the lemon flavor is soooo good?

    Reply
    • Nora says

      March 09, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      I’m so glad!

      Reply
  7. Lise says

    February 21, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love these scones. They were easy to make and so delicious and addictive!

    Reply
  8. Val says

    September 29, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    These are delicious! Making them again as the first ones disappeared with rave reviews! Thanks!

    Reply

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