How to Make Whole-Grain Blueberry Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked scones wafting through the kitchen on a lazy weekend morning. And when those scones are packed with juicy blueberries and wholesome whole grains, you know you're in for a treat. These Whole-Grain Blueberry Scones are the perfect marriage of tender, flaky texture and hearty, nutty flavor, making them a delightful indulgence that's also packed with nutrition.

With a perfectly golden exterior and a tender crumb studded with bursts of ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar (Optional)
  • ½ cup frozen butter
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, plus more for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon demerara sugar for glaze

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 scones

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Mix in sugar.
  • Grate frozen butter into dry mixture with a cheese grater, tossing occasionally to prevent butter pieces from clumping together. Mixture should resemble coarse crumbs. If necessary, rub mixture between your fingers to break it down a bit more. Add blueberries and toss to distribute evenly. Stir buttermilk into dry mixture and stir just until dough is moistened.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for 5 or 6 turns. Pat or roll the dough out into a 1 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Cut dough into 4 equal rectangles. Cut each small rectangle diagonally into triangles. Transfer scones onto prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with buttermilk, and sprinkle with a pinch of demerara sugar.
  • Bake scones in preheated oven until they are well browned and blueberry juices are bubbling through surface, about 25 minutes. Let cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 456mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 54mg