Luscious Maine Blueberry Scones

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:07:39 GMT

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

Grate 1 stick of unsalted butter into a medium sized bowl with a hand or box grater, and then place in the freezer until needed.

Step 3

Whisk together milk, heavy cream, and sour cream in a medium bowl; refrigerate until needed.

Step 4

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Add frozen butter to flour mixture and toss with fingers until thoroughly coated.

Step 5

Add milk mixture to flour mixture; fold with spatula until just combined.

Step 6

Generously flour a work space. With plastic or rubber spatula, transfer dough to a floured work surface. Dust the surface of the dough and your hands with flour and knead the dough 6 to 8 times until it just holds together in a ragged ball, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking. Do not overwork the dough!

Step 7

Roll dough into a 12-inch square. Now fold dough into thirds using a bench scraper to release dough if it sticks. Lift short ends of dough and fold into thirds again to form an approximate 4-inch square. Transfer dough to a plate lightly dusted with flour and chill in the freezer for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer dough back to your floured work surface and roll again into 12-inch square. Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the surface of the dough, then press down so they are slightly embedded in dough.

Step 9

Using a bench scraper or metal spatula, loosen dough from the work surface. Roll dough, pressing to form a tight log.

Step 10

Lay seam-side down and press log into 12 by 4-inch rectangle.

Step 11

Using a sharp, floured knife, cut the rectangle crosswise into 4 equal rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally to form 2 triangles and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 12

Melt 2 tablespoons of additional butter. Brush tops with melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar.

Step 13

Bake until tops and bottoms are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Stoves vary in temperature - mine took 20 minutes, so keep an eye on them!

Step 14

When they’re finished baking, transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 15

When completely cooled, drizzle with a vanilla glaze, if desired.

Step 16

GLAZE RECIPE:1 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractMix together, and use a wire whisk to drizzle over the top.

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