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Fluffy Huckleberry Lemon Scones with Vanilla Glaze

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Soft and tender scones bursting with juicy huckleberries and bright lemon zest, topped with a silky vanilla glaze. Perfect for a quick and easy brunch or tea time treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (150 grams) fresh huckleberries (or fresh/frozen blueberries)
  • Zest of 1 large lemon, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream (for thinning glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and lemon zest.
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Dough should be shaggy but hold together when pressed.
  6. Gently fold in huckleberries, taking care not to crush them.
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 9-inch (23 cm) circle about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick.
  8. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Lightly brush the tops with extra cream.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  11. While baking, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or cream until smooth and pourable to make the glaze.
  12. Cool scones on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then drizzle with vanilla glaze.

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky texture and handle dough minimally to keep scones light and tender. Fresh lemon zest is preferred over extract for brightness. If dough is sticky, chill for 10 minutes before shaping. Brush with cream before baking for a golden crust. Apply glaze when scones are warm but not hot to ensure it sticks well.

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Keywords: huckleberry scones, lemon scones, vanilla glaze, easy scones, brunch recipe, berry scones, homemade scones

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