Are you searching for a mouthwatering and flavorful pastry that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the exquisite lemon verbena blueberry scones, a delightful treat that seamlessly blends the refreshing zing of lemon verbena with the burst of juicy blueberries. Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy as you embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your tastebuds to new heights. Immerse yourself in the rich aroma and tantalizing flavors of these delectable scones, handcrafted with love and precision. Each bite promises a symphony of sensations, leaving you craving more.
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LEMON BLUEBERRY SCONES
Light and tender scones, bursting with blueberries and the fresh taste of lemon. The optional lemon glaze takes these over the top.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt, and baking soda in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 or 4 times to mix. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, 20 to 25 times. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Fold in blueberries, making sure they are well coated with the dry ingredients.
- Beat 1/2 cup heavy cream, egg, and lemon juice together using a fork in a small bowl. Stir into flour mixture and mix just until slightly moistened.
- Turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Gather dough in a circle using floured hands, kneading only slightly to incorporate any remaining dry ingredients. Flatten dough into a 9-inch round disc; cut disc into 8 triangles. Transfer scones using a bench scraper to the prepared baking sheets (4 scones per baking sheet). Brush scones with 2 tablespoons heavy cream.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 20 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag; snip the corner off of the bag using scissors, and drizzle cooled scones with glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 332.3 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
BLUEBERRY SCONES WITH LEMON GLAZE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Time 40m
Yield 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Sift together the dry ingredients; the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Using 2 forks or a pastry blender, cut in the butter to coat the pieces with the flour. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. Fold the blueberries into the batter. Take care not to mash or bruise the blueberries because their strong color will bleed into the dough. Make a well in the center and pour in the heavy cream. Fold everything together just to incorporate; do not overwork the dough.
- Press the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 12 by 3 by 1 1/4 inches. Cut the rectangle in 1/2 then cut the pieces in 1/2 again, giving you 4 (3-inch) squares. Cut the squares in 1/2 on a diagonal to give you the classic triangle shape. Place the scones on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush the tops with a little heavy cream. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until beautiful and brown. Let the scones cool a bit before you apply the glaze.
- You can make the lemon glaze in a double boiler, or for a simpler alternative, you can zap it in the microwave. Mix the lemon juice with the confectioners' until dissolved in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water for the double-boiler method, or in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the butter and lemon zest. Either nuke the glaze for 30 seconds or continue whisking in the double boiler. Whisk the glaze to smooth out any lumps, then drizzle the glaze over the top of the scones. Let it set a minute before serving.
BLUEBERRY-LEMON SCONES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients.
- Starting at low speed, beat the butter and dry ingredients. Increase the speed to medium and mix until the butter breaks into small pieces. Then stir in the milk, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla until moistened.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and fold in the blueberries, being careful not to break them. Form the dough into a long rectangle, about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into 2 squares. Cut each square in half diagonally, and then cut those pieces in half again. You should have 8 triangles total.
- Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown, 17 to 21 minutes. Let cool. Serve with Honey Butter and Blackberry Jam.
- In a medium bowl, combine the butter and honey and blend thoroughly.
- To serve, transfer to a butter crock.
- You can also roll the butter into a log, chill it and then slice it into individual pieces. Place the blended butter on a piece of plastic wrap, shaping it into a rectangle. Wrap the butter tightly in the plastic wrap, folding the sides in first and then the top and bottom. Roll into a log and refrigerate until firm. To serve, cut 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices and arrange them in a butter dish.
- Place the berries in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Bring to a full boil over high heat, mashing the berries with a potato masher as they cook. Add the lemon juice and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring and mashing constantly.
- Add the sugar and return the mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to look syrupy and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and test for doneness: a candy thermometer should register 220 degrees F and the mixture should coat the back of a spoon. Run a finger--or a clean object about the width of a finger--through the coat of jam. If the jam does not run and fill the gap, it is done. Otherwise, return the pan to the heat for another 1 to 2 minutes and test again. Be careful not to let the mixture get too thick--it will thicken as it cools. (See Cook's Note)
- When the jam is done, transfer it to a heatproof jar and cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate. The jam will keep for up to 2 weeks.
LEMON VERBENA BLUEBERRY SCONES
I have an abundance of Lemon Verbena growing in my herb garden, and am constantly on the lookout for verbena recipes. If you are a lemon lover as I am, you will love growing this herb (Aloysia Triphylla/ A. Citrodora). Verbena's exquisite lemony fragrance can be enjoyed in a myriad of treats ranging from lemonade to sorbet to scones to potpourri. Add a little finely grated lemon zest for stronger lemon flavor. These scones are extra lemony-heavenly glazed with my recipe #411928, and served with my recipe #416273. Best eaten warm and on the day they are made. ENJOY! Recipe adapted from an on-line source.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Scones
Time 40m
Yield 10 scones
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
- Stir the egg and cream together in a small bowl.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl add the sugar, lemon zest, and lemon verbena leaves. Rub everything together with your fingers to bring out the lemon flavor.
- Stir lemon mixture into the flour mixture. Add the butter to the flour/lemon sugar mixture. Using your fingers, toss to coat the pieces of butter with flour. Quickly, working with your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut and rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is pebbly. You will have some little butter clumps and some larger clumps-the size of peas.
- Pour the egg and cream over the dry ingredients and stir with a fork just until the dough comes together. It will be sticky. Don't over mix. Still in the bowl, gently knead the dough by hand, 8 to 10 times.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Lightly dust a work surface with flour and turn out the dough. Divide it in half. Working with one piece at a time, pat the dough into a rough circle that's about 5 inches in diameter, cut it into wedges or use a round cookie cutter and cut out the scones.
- Brush the scones with cream and sprinkle Turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake the scones for 20 to 22 minutes, or until their tops are golden brown. Transfer them to a rack and cool.
- Glaze with my lemon glaze recipe #411928, if desired.
- These are best eaten warm and on the day they are made.
LEMON VERBENA-BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Lemon verbena smells fabulous in the garden and can be dried for potpourri, but it is fragrant and tasty in baked goods as well.
Provided by SIXMITTS
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Blueberry Muffin Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line pan with paper muffin liners. Whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon verbena into a food processor. Pulse until the lemon verbena has been finely chopped. Add the butter, and pulse quickly until finely chopped. Pour the flour mixture into a mixing bowl, and stir in the blueberries. Pour in the milk mixture, and stir until just moistened. Fill the prepared muffin cups 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 169.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
Tips:
- Use frozen blueberries for a pop of flavor and color in your scones.
- If you don't have lemon verbena, you can substitute another herb, such as lavender or rosemary.
- Be sure to zest the lemon before juicing it. The zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the scones.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough scones.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the scones rise properly.
- Bake the scones until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey.
Conclusion:
Lemon verbena blueberry scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With their bright citrus flavor and pop of blueberries, these scones are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these scones a try.
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