🫐 Mediterranean Blueberry Scones
🌿 Description
These golden scones are tender on the inside with a lightly crisp edge, packed with fresh blueberries and a hint of citrus. This version uses simple, wholesome ingredients with less sugar and healthier fats—perfect for breakfast or a snack with tea.
🧾 Ingredients
🥣 Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat for healthier option)
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
🧈 Wet Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup cold butter (or olive oil for Mediterranean twist)
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
🫐 Add-ins:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)
🍯 Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add Butter
- Cut in cold butter until mixture looks like crumbs.
(If using olive oil, just mix it in.)
4. Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix yogurt, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest.
5. Form Dough
- Add wet mixture to dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Mix just until combined (don’t overwork!).
6. Shape
- Form dough into a round disk (about 1-inch thick).
- Cut into 6–8 triangles.
7. Bake
- Place on tray and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
8. Finish
- Cool slightly and drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with tea or coffee ☕
- Pair with yogurt and honey
- Add a light spread of cream cheese
🔥 Tips
- Keep butter cold for flaky texture
- Don’t overmix—keeps scones soft
- Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these healthier?
Yes! Use whole wheat flour and reduce sugar or use honey.
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes—add them straight from the freezer.
Q: Why are my scones dry?
Overmixing or too much flour can cause dryness.
Q: Can I make them dairy-free?
Use coconut yogurt and olive oil instead of butter.
