Lemon Berry Scones

These beautiful lemon berry scones are made with simple ingredients, frozen berries and lemon glaze. The sweet and tart flavors balance each other perfectly! They’re a delightful treat! (Print the recipe card below.)

These lemon berry scones are bursting with juicy berries and flaky, buttery goodness… I love these for breakfast but they’re a real treat any time of day!

This recipe is super fast and easy… And of course delicious! They’re perfect for breakfast, an Easter or spring Brunch, or for dessert!

Enjoy them warm right out of the oven or glaze them with the lemon drizzle! If you’re going to add the lemon glaze, you’ve gott’a let the scones cool before glazing, or the glaze will just roll off or soak in… Then serve them right away!

Lemon Berry Scones Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup non-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries

Lemon Glaze Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add chilled butter to your bowl and use a pastry cutter, or your fingertips, to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Next, add your Greek yogurt, the milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until just combined.
6. Fold frozen mixed berries gently into your dough until evenly distributed.
7. Turn your scone dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and shape it into an 8 inch circle that is about 1 inch thick.
8. Cut into 8 wedges, and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees F. for 18-20 minutes, until your scones are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. While your scones are baking, make your lemon glaze: In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with the lemon juice and lemon zest until smooth.
11. After your scones are done baking, transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
12. Drizzle the lemon glaze over your scones, and enjoy!

TIPS

1. Don’t overwork the dough: Overmixing your dough makes tough scones. Mix the ingredients until just combined, and handle the dough as little as possible.
2. Keep the butter cold: Cold butter is key to creating flaky scones. Make sure your butter is well chilled and cut into small pieces before adding it to the flour mixture.
3. Use a sharp cutter: When cutting the scones into wedges, use a sharp cutter for clean cuts. This helps your scones rise evenly in the oven;)
4. Cool scones slightly before glazing: Glaze will run off hot scones, but glazing cool scones allows the glaze to set.

How To Serve Lemon Berry Scones

Berry scones with lemon glaze are delicious for breakfast or a snack, and can be served in several ways, including:

1. Warm with butter: When the scones are fresh out of the oven, slice them open and serve them warm with a pat of butter;)
2. Add a dollop of whipped cream: For an extra treat, add a dollop of whipped cream (or whipped coconut cream) on top.
3. Serve with fresh berries: If you have extra fresh berries on hand, serve them alongside the scones!
4. Make a breakfast sandwich: Cut the scones in half and fill them with scrambled eggs, bacon, and avocado for a fancy breakfast sandwich.

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Lemon Berry Scones

Irresistible lemon berry scones! Made with a mix of frozen berries and a zesty lemon glaze, these scones are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

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Course: From Scratch Recipes

Cuisine: Breakfast

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 19 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 34 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Juliea Huffaker

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup non-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• Ingredients for Lemon Glaze
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the chilled butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add the Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until just combined.
• Gently fold in the frozen mixed berries until evenly distributed.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle about 8 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
• Cut the circle into 8 wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• While the scones are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
• When the scones are done, transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm scones and serve.

Notes

Use frozen berries that are not thawed so they hold their shape, and don't bleed as much color into the dough.

Do not over mix or knead the dough… Overworked dough makes tough scones.

Try using frozen better and grate it with a cheese grater… It's easier than cutting the butter into the dough;)

Spread cream or melted butter over scone dough right before baking for a nice brown top;)

Use a sharp cutter to cut scones out. I like to use my dough scraper. This help scones hold their shape while baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g

Why Use Frozen Berries?

Good question! Using frozen berries for scones is a great for a few reasons:

1. They’re available year-round: Frozen berries are available in most grocery stores year-round, making it easy to enjoy mixed berry scones any time of year.
2. Frozen berries are cheaper than fresh: Frozen berries are less expensive than fresh berries, making them be a budget-friendly option for making scones.
3. They’re less likely to turn the scones pink: When you use fresh berries in scones, they release juices that turn your dough pink. They’re delicious, a rea different color. Using frozen berries helps to prevent this problem, because frozen berries don’t release as much juice.
4. Frozen Berries easier to work with: Fresh berries are delicate and easily crushed, BUT frozen berries hold their shape, making them easier to work with.

How to Store Leftovers

Allow them to cool completely and then transfer them to an airtight container. Store them at room temperature for 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheating Scones

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your scones on a baking sheet, lined with parchment, and bake for 5-10 minutes.

You can also microwave them for 10-20 seconds, until warm.

Freezing

Leftover scones can also be frozen for longer storage. Place them in an airtight container, or freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat frozen scones, let them thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours, then follow the same reheating instructions as for room temperature or refrigerated scones.

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