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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal329
  • fat13g
  • saturates7g
  • carbs44g
  • sugars9g
  • fibre2g
  • protein8g
  • salt0.6g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6 and line a baking tray with parchment. To make the scones, put the flour, baking powder, sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl and mix together to combine. Add the butter and use your fingers to rub into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs (don’t rub too thoroughly; some larger lumps are preferable). Add the blueberries and toss together.

  • step 2

    In a small jug, mix together the cream, vanilla and eggs, and pour into the mixture. Use a cutlery knife to stir together until the mixture starts to form a dough. Tip onto the work surface and use your hands to gently knead until the dough just comes together. Lightly flour your work surface and flatten the dough into a disc about 2.5cm thick. Use a sharp knife to cut it into eight triangles.

  • step 3

    Transfer the scones to the prepared baking tray. Beat the remaining egg, then lightly brush it over the top of each scone. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 mins or until deep golden brown. Will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2016

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.35 ratings

kerryparkerbell44085

Dough was very wet so had to add lots of extra flour at the shaping stage and was still very tacky. Not very sweet at all, needs more sugar. But baked beautifully and were light and fluffy

Katecord

I made these with Gluten free flour was fully expecting them to be difficult to shape / crumbly, but they were fairly easy to bring dough together and tasted delicious !

Catherine Stevens

These are one of the best scone recipes I've ever used. Several of the earlier comments stated that some people thought the dough was wet but I found it to be perfect. I used Half & Half (USA) as I didn't have full cream and they were still delicious.

jonesalison8

question

Can these be cooked in an air fryer?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. I'm afraid we haven't tested these in an air fryer so can't guarantee results, however they should be fine. Just reduce cooking time accordingly. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

Hamilton67

question

Can they be frozen

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. Yes these would freeze well. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

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