How to Make Blueberry Buttermilk Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a warm, freshly baked scone. And when that scone is bursting with juicy blueberries and a tangy buttermilk flavor, it's almost irresistible. These Blueberry Buttermilk Scones are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, whether for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a sweet snack.

Made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, these scones are easy to whip up in no time. The combination of buttermilk and butt...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup butter, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen scones

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Whisk flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir blueberries and buttermilk into the flour mixture until combined.
  • Gather dough into a ball and knead on a lightly floured board for 2 minutes. Then roll dough out into a 3/4-inch-thick slab. Cut into 3-inch triangles with a sharp knife and distribute scones evenly onto the prepared baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the baking sheets and place on cooling racks. Dust tops with powdered sugar; serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 62mg