Lemon Blueberry Scones with Streusel Topping

So, I mentioned my love affair with breakfast before, right? I mean, sometimes I'll eat breakfast foods unitl 11pm just because they're so delicious. I also have a -thing- for scones because they are the perfect breakfast hand food that I can munch on everywhere. These lemon blueberry scones are one of my favorites. It is not like your traditional scone as these are a little more moist(I don't know if you can tell, but I love the cakes and sweet breads to be on the moist side), and there is a sweet, crunchy, golden brown streusel topping.

These scones are filled to the max with fresh blueberries that burst with flavor in every bite. The flavor is brightened and intensified with a hint of lemon and  finished with the deliciously crunchy streusel topping.  This is so delicious, I swear you will be tempted to eat a whole batch on your own. Go on, I won't tell anyone.

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Lemon Blueberry Scones with Streusel Topping

Amanda Powell

Rich and moist lemon blueberry scones with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping. Get this simple to make recipe that your family will love.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 7 -8 scones

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ⅓ cup 67 mL heavy cream
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 1 ½ cups 225 g fresh blueberries

Streusel Topping

• ¼ cup 31 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine your flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together in a medium bowl.
• Cut in the butter using your hands or pastry cutter until the flour resembles large crumbs.
• Mix the lemon zest, juice, heavy cream and eggs in a small bowl and whisk together.
• Dig a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture. Use a fork to combine. Once a dough forms, use your hands to full incorporate the egg mixture into the dough. Fold in the blueberries.
• Place the dough on the parchment paper and form into a square that is about 1" thick. Cut into 8 pieces and separate each slice so they are not quite touching.
• Make the streusel topping by combining all the ingredients together and using a fork to mix well until large crumbs form. Cover the scones with the streusel topping and bake for about 20 minutes or until a light golden brown.
• Transfer the finished scones to a wire rack to cool and enjoy.

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