Can you freeze lemon blueberry scones?
Yes, and scones freeze beautifully. Freeze them unbaked on parchment-lined baking sheets and then, once they’re completely frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag for storage. Bake them as instructed from frozen. You might need to add a minute or two to the bake time. You can also freeze baked blueberry lemon scones, but if you know you want to make them ahead of time hold off on glazing them until they’re defrosted as the moisture released in the freezing and thawing process can make the glaze runny.
Lemon Blueberry Scones Tips
What is the secret to making good scones?
Tender, flaky scones are such a delight for breakfast, brunch or alongside a cup of tea in the mid-afternoon. The key to good scones is using cold ingredients and mixing the dough only until the ingredients are just combined. Overmixing and overhandling will result in tough scones.
How do I make scones rise better?
Baking powder gives scones their lift, but you can get even more rise out of our blueberry lemon scones recipe by baking the scones closer together. If their edges touch, they can rise higher.
Why are my scones dry and crumbly?
Proper baking times and temperature are vital to light, fluffy scones. Even a couple of minutes in a too-hot oven can make the difference between a scone with a crisp exterior and a tender middle and one that is dry throughout. Use an oven thermometer to verify that the temperature on the dial is accurate and a kitchen timer to set up your scones for success.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup lemon yogurt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
glaze:
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Directions
1
In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, egg and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.
2
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm scones.
Nutrition Facts
1 scone: 158 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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