Ingredients
Method
- Zest lemon and set aside, then cut the lemon in half and put the juice in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt and lemon zest.
- Using pastry blender or a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add buttermilk and stir with a fork to make a very soft and sticky dough.
- Pre-heat the oven to 425F.
- On a lightly floured surface, place the dough and knead it a few times.
- Fold in the blueberries.
- Form the dough into a large round circle, about 1" thick
- Cut into pie shape wedges.
- Place the wedges onto parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Beat the egg in a bowl and then brush the tops of the scones with the egg.
- Bake in oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
For lemon glaze
- Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 ½ teaspoon lemon zest. If the glaze is too thick, add more lemon juice until desired consistency.
- Drizzle over top of cooled scones