Easy Blueberry Scones Recipe | Beyond Delicious! 

Now, this is how to do a cooking video. I’m blind, and could easily follow this recipe! Thank you so much! These sound delicious and I plan to make them.

Thank you sooo much...I am a novice baker, fixed income and the bakery goods now in the stores are astronomical. I am learning so much from you, saving a ton of money and avoiding all the horrible chemicals they are injecting their breads, muffins, cakes etc. I am so glad I discovered you❤

Recipe: Ingredients ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g) ▢ ⅓ cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling (66g) ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder ▢ ½ teaspoon salt ▢ ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed (113g) ▢ 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (6oz / 170g) ▢ zest of 1 lemon ▢ ¾ cup heavy cream (180mL) ▢ 1 large egg Instructions In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and work into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or by pressing the pieces between your fingers until they are about the size of peas. Stir in the blueberries and lemon zest. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and egg. Pour over the flour mixture. Mix together with your hands or a silicone spatula just until the mixture is mostly moistened (it should still be a little crumbly). Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently a few times to shape it into a ball. Press the dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on a small parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F. Transfer scones to a large baking sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart. Brush lightly with more cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned and the bottom edges are golden. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

I just made these this afternoon. Used my new scale (yes I listened to you, John ) to measure the flour. I followed your directions meticulously and made the BEST scones ever! I have made a lot of scones in the past 4 years when I broke out of my baking comfort zone and these win the blue ribbon among all my other recipes! Thank you!

It always amazes me how quickly scones come together - and how tasty they are! And blueberry and lemon zest are just magic!

Hi John, this is the second time I prepared your scones recipe. I had mother’s day tea today and everybody were raving about the scones . Thank you. I had prepared many of your recipes all delicious. Thank you!

Can confirm, at least for a cranberry+orange variation - this recipe yields the softest, most melt-in-your-mouth scones I’ve ever had!! Thank you so much John for sharing 💜

I've made these before. Great recipe. Did it my first time making scones. My son said you need to sell these to Starbucks. Lol. They were a hit. The lemon 🍋 and blueberry is a great combo.

I love that he has a drawer completely dedicated to sprinkles!

I found your channel a month ago and ever since then I’ve been learning how to bake and I’ve perfected ur apple pie recipe, thank you for helping me find a new passion and to find something that’s very much like therapy and relaxing to me. I love on the weekends to make a recipe of yours and either make it exactly like yours or add my own little kick to it. You are truly amazing and I aspire to be like your very chill and enthusiastic personality. It’s truly inspirational. You are one of a kind man.

I am older lady and I must say... I learned a lot about baking and other recipes . I love how you present and lead your programms. Your voice and appearance is ireally pleasant. So thank so much for being there for us. Love to you and your loved ones. 💖

Made this today! Substituted 60g sugar for 40g of maple syrup (added with the cream at the end) and they turned out fantastic and delicious!

Thanks John, love the lemon sugar step! Unfortunately I once worked somewhere they literally forced us to knead the scone dough!! (And use high protein flour with high hydration) I could not believe it. They turned out dry and overbaked on the outside with a bready/doughy center, and I was ashamed to participate in making people think that's what scones are like. But now that I don't work there anymore and have recovered a bit from that trauma (ha) I can again enjoy making flaky buttery scones such as these.

Finally I found a scone that my great aunti, who was a baker & from Scotland mind ya, would be proud of! TY so much 💛

What an absolutely delightful video. I learned why my previous attempts at blueberry scones failed. You explained every step so well. I wouldn’t even have to be watching the video to understand what you’re doing. And John you ROCK, you have a sprinkle drawer. Awesome!

I’ve never tried to make scones but now I need to! These look amazing! Especially the lemon sugar. Lemons are so good with blueberries and raspberries too

I just made these following your video today. They turned out amazing ! My husband came home just to have one ! Then I made a second batch ! Thank you John !!!!

Thanks so much john! I made these today and i can confirm that they were really tender and delicious. I had to use frozen blueberries because its hard to get fresh blueberries in my country because they’re counted as exotic fruit so its expensive and of poor quality. But there are some things i want to share: first whatever brand of frozen blueberries you’re using make sure they’re whole and not smushed because when you add it to the batter it becomes really wet and blueberry juices will leak everywhere and that’s what happened to me so to fix this i shaped it into triangles just like john and put them in the freezer overnight before baking (not 20 minutes) and they tuned out great even though the batter was a little wet. I also used whipping cream instead of heavy cream because it was hard to find so if you’re having the same problem and are wondering if whipping cream is fine it is. Last i brushed another layer of cream on the scones after it came out of the oven and it made them so shiny and beautiful. Remember im a beginner baker and this recipe worked for me so im sure it will work for you too the important thing is to not give up and to keep trying :) good luck I’ll answer any questions you have asap

Best blueberry scones recipe ever

I love scones, especially blueberry, because they're not overly sweet. Always assumed making homemade would be too complicated but this looks doable. Thank you so much.

so excited for this recipe especially because my mom loves blueberry scones from starbucks so it will be amazing for me to bake these on mother’s day!!

So i am not going to lie. I have never made a scone but i have always wanted to make some. My mom could make or bake anything!! And i mean anything. I happened to watch your video and this morning i thought, “i want those blueberry lemon scones.” So i made them. Well……. WOW is all i can say. I am now eating my second one just to make sure the first was not just a fluke😂!! It was NOT. It is so good i will be telling others how great and easy this recipe is to make and how they too can make them. Thank you for sharing this and my heart is overwhelmed by gratitude that you did, that i followed your simple instructions, and that these are the best thing ever!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

John your recipes are dangerously wonderful! I made your English toffee for Christmas gifts and l’m still hearing about how wonderful it was. Thanks for showing us the right way to make these recipes. 😋

I just caught a view of the scale and it is the exact one that I have. I love mine! No one in my family really likes Blueberries so I went with the orange cranberry. I used your trick of making Orange sugar (Got my daughter involved) and WOW! That really upped the level of orange to the cranberry. Just perfect!

This is such a great recipe! I use fresh milled soft wheat flour and it adds a depth of flavor. Didnt need more sugar! They are excellent! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

The lemon 🍋 zest is magical!!!

I made these John❣️ 3 times! I made some for my neighbors, my vet clinic staff and for my favorite family owned local grocery store! Everybody loved them! Of course I ate at least one out of every batch, they were delish…just a great recipe! Thank you for all your work and time, it was worth it! 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽Mia

Scones are my favorite , glad the recipe calls for things I have in the kitchen , just need a lemon and blueberries ❤

I made these today, they turned out amazing. I froze my butter and grated it. After the dough is ready and cut into 8 scones I froze them for exactly twenty mins before baking. Just as he said. They were better than any coffee shop pastry. Thank you for this perfect recipe and video. I hade no idea it was this easy to make fresh scones

I made these with dried cranberries and orange zest and used King Arthur's Measure for Measure gluten free flour. So yummy!! I also cut them into 12 instead of 8 so they would go further.🥰

I used to be the Manager of a restaurant with a Bakery. So I would get baked goods FRESH. Apricot & Crystallized Ginger scones are AMAZING! 😊

I made these for my friend who loves blueberry scones and she loved them! I had to tweak the recipe a bit because I didn't have cream (I used half n half). And I omitted the lemon zest because she is allergic. I did not top with cream and sugar because she prefers things less sweet. The 1/3 cup of sugar was the perfect amount. Thanks for sharing!

Scones in this country can taste and feel like door stops. These look like the real deal. Can’t wait to make them!

I made these scones today! They came out so good. I measured everything properly and was careful just to fold in… I had a pan to use to fit in freezer but did not use my sheet pan. They looked so small but they grew in the oven! Shoot I had to recut them after they cooled 🤷🏻‍♀️I tasted a few that looked wonky and offered to my local grocers…happiness ensued. It was still a good day and I learned something…I thank you for the recipe..will do again☝🏽🙏🏽👍🏽 as an Army cook learning to bake, (many years ago) we used a scale for all baking…you could never get away without using the scale. Well our recipe cards were all for 100 portions and many times that was 100 x 3….😋

I have been looking at recipe after recipe today (because my grandson was raving about a new scone café and I don’t want to be outdone! 🤣) - and yours are absolutely looking like what I had in my head. These are the ones I’m going with. Thank you so much.

❤️🍰🧁🍰🍓❤️ I'm from England and I don't mind the name John gives to the delightful treats he makes because, as Shakespeare said "...a rose by any other name would smell as sweet" and the scones (or whatever name one gives to the treats) are amazing because they're made by John❤️🍬🍓❤️🧁🍰❤️

I love blueberry and lemon together! I usually make custard tarts with them but next bake will be these! I grew up in an Irish household, and ours always had raisins in them.

Hi my wonderful John, when I was a little girl lol a very very long time ago, my nanny was a fantastic cook , she taught me how to cook and now I’m a baker, but getting back to the scone’s, my nanny used to call them fattie cakes because they was alway cut imperfect, but they was the best scones you’ve ever had, even my children cook them, love ❤️ watching you John xxxxxx

Love this guy as a kid learning how to cook he has helped me a ton! Keep up the excellent work

Omg I made these today and followed all your steps and I couldn't stop eating them. So soft, light,tasty and buttery. Thanks for this fabulous recipe no more store bought scones for me. ❤❤❤

Hi John, I totally agree over using scales, I’m from the UK so that’s all we use, perfect results every time, I’ve used American cup measures and always weigh for the next time they’re too inconsistent……I totally love your channel x🇬🇧💕x

Thank you so much for the clear instruction. I made it twice already and it tastes really delicious. I actually spread the dough out a little bit more to increase the crunchy surface when biting down on it. So good.

Great recipe, easy to follow. Made 8 scone batch, turned out like John's. My wife and I ate all 8 in one day. Made a second batch the following day. These are dangerously delicious and very simple to make.

Your direction was accurate and clear. I made these this afternoon and you're right, the scent of that lemon sugar was so fresh and so divine. These were the lightest and best tasting scones I've ever eaten. I guess I just complimented both of us. Many thanks.

Even though I'm on the ketogenic diet right now and cant really have any of these recipes 😪 I still watch you every time you're on because you are just so much fun to watch 😃 and I dream about someday making all these recipes.

Just returned from 15 days vacation in Great Britain. Followed your recipe and directions for blueberry scones, turned out amazing and tender , best rich scones I’ve ever made!! Thank you!

I’m just amazed how you keep uploading consistantly. That’s one of the reasons you’re my favorite youtuber

THE BEST blueberry scone recipe I’ve found, and my hubby and kids are so grateful! 😋😋😋 Flavorful and perfectly moist. Thanks so much! 💗

Thank you for the freezer before baking tip! This is the first time I've seen a recipe had that. I will be sure to try it next time I make scones 😊

I just made these lovely scones for my 94 year old father!!! They were so beautiful!! Thank you!❤️

I love scones John! Blueberry scones are delicious. My favorite scones are vanilla bean and cranberry orange! Nice recipe 😋 👌

I made them today! They turned out heavenly and my family loved them especially my dad 😸 definitely gonna make them again

Heat oven to 190/170 fan 360g flour 60g white sugar 1tbsp baking powder 1tsp salt Mix Rub with 170g butter until pea like in consistency Add 3/4 cup milk. Mix with spatula. Fold in 1cup frozen berries. Knead lightly. Roll into 1.5inch balls. On baking tray, brush tops with milk, dust with sugar. Bake 25 minutes. For drizzle, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice until paint like in texture. Drizzle over when scones are cool.

Best blueberry scone recipe ever! I can’t stop making these! Thank you for such an awesome video!

I love blueberry scones. I used to make them and bring to my patients who could eat them. They loved them. Especially with the lemon glaze 😋 Thank you for this video!!

I am SO excited for your book! I have loved following your page for years now

OMG! I made this recipe this morning. The BEST scones I’ve ever tasted!!!! I opted for my food processor but kept your caution in mind. I pulsed very carefully making sure to leave bigger chunks of butter. The texture of the scone was like a delicate muffin and the outside had a delicate crunch. I’m already looking forward to breakfast tomorrow morning when I’m going to use my toaster oven to reheat before eating with scrambled eggs and sausage. YUMMY!!!

Made Paul Hollywood's scones yesterday, can't wait to make these. Made your Oatmeal muffin recipe, came out great, family enjoyed them. Thank you so much!

Made this today to share with neighbor get together to talk about spring 🌱 gardening. My husband and son sample tested the scones. Delicious. Loved the addition of lemon zest to the recipe. 😉

I absolutely love your show. I’ve tried several of your recipes and they are great. I wish you had a show on the food network 😊

Make no mistake, your book will be in my home! Seems natural because I have been cooking your recipes from a long time now, always amazed as I can't believe that I did so good, so delicious and so beautiful plates. Thank you.

made two batches of these, one with blueberries and one with chocolate chips for a big family breakfast and they didn’t last long lol they were delicious! Thanks John for this amazing and easy recipe! :)

....Being Irish ( and English) I adore Scones... my favourite is the Cranberry-Orange , I did not ever use a food processor for my Scones. I have also used Bread Flour ,which is what my Grandmother taught me, and using Bread Flour for certain types of cookies gives amazing results.... especially Chocolate Chip Cookies.

yep. tried scones from the local grocery store with an in store bakery. they were DRY and TASTELESS. Had some while visiting Ireland and they were delicious.

I absolutely love your recipes! Some are easy since I am a novice baker. I also like how you explain things and give baking tips. I prefer this instead of background music and it's so professional as well. Thanks for sharing! Yours truly, a preppy kitchen fan

Looks SO delicious - as always John! Would love to see your recipe hack on Panera's orange scone with orange icing ...it's divine, but think a homemade recipe would be even better...just seems a bit daunting but I know you would make it look easy!! Thanks for your uplifting videos - alway fun to watch! xoxo Amy❤

Made these for my Irish husband for is birthday. Big success! We love the American scone!

The intro will always be iconic✨✊🏻

Thanks, John! My wife discovered you 2 days ago and yesterday we picked up ingredients and she made these scones. They came out exactly as promised and are dee-lish! Thanks! Love your channel.

Production quality looks gorgeous here!! Love to see how far this channel has come (though it’s always been great!)

Just made it and ended up eating two in a row 🤤. Love them!!! I added a tsp of cinnamon and orange zest with the lemon. 🤌🏽🤌🏽 they are sooo soft and flaky.

Just made these this morning! My first-ever time baking scones and they came out great! My husband loves them! I plan on trying this basic dough but with candied ginger and orange zest next! Thank you for posting this video!

Love, love, love this recipe!

✨Your extra baking tips are super! For example: variation in size of butter bits are okay!; cooling in the freezer- muy importante! or even freezing for another time! ; and, aha, brushing on the cream will also do away with any flour that ends up on outside of the scone! Thank you so much, great to be in the know by watching your videos!!! Also, you make me smile😊!

Hahaha! This is classic: “What’s going on? Why can’t we just have nice things?”

I love your recipes. My son got me a scale for this past Christmas. It has changed my baking for the better. I have hinted to him that I would love your book. So here’s hoping. Thanks for sharing.

I'm so excited! These look like the ones in the bakery section of the grocery stores here in the U.S. but I never tried them and now that I have Celiac & am dairy free, I can't. I will try this recipe with Gluten free King Arthur Flour, Earth Balance vegan butter & coconut milk and see how it goes!

I've always wanted to make scones and followed your recipe after watching your video multiple times. They are delicious, I will definitely make again. I thought it was easier to mix the butter with your fingers. Thanks Love Your Videos.

Great recipe for Mother's Day breakfast! Thank you for sharing them

I just tried this recipe today & I adore it. My entire family loved it. Thank you for this delicious recipe John ❤ you’re my favorite cooking channel ever!.

I haven’t tried the recipe yet, but I just got some fresh blueberries and I will definitely try it out! Also I love the sprinkle drawer!

I made this scone yesterday and it is absolute perfection! Thanks for sharing the recipe, mate!

sooo good!! I’ve made these a few times and they are always a hit!!❤️ Thanks for the delicious recipe!!

These are without a doubt THE BEST blueberry scones ever!!!!!!!!!!

At the beginning of the video I was thinking "that's not a scone!". So glad you clarified these are American scones and not English/Australian scones 😀

Thank you for sharing this video. My granddaughter and I made these today. She is six years old and did most of the steps herself. They turned out wonderful! She watched your pancake video while waiting for the scones to be chilled enough to bake. That may be our next recipe.

These look so yummy and pretty. I wonder if you take requests! I moved away from Oakland, CA several years ago and I miss the cornmeal and dried cherry scones a local bakery made there. Would you (or anyone reading this!) happen to have a recipe for such scones, or know where I could find one? And would the wonderfully detailed instructions you give for these blueberry scones also work for cornmeal scones? I definitely want to try your recipe, and I think the lemon sugar is brilliant!

I have been trying for years to make scones. I always got stuck on keeping the butter cold. Most of the recipes i followed said to use grated or cubed frozen butter. You totally solved this issue but putting the completed dough in the fridge or freezer (for later use). This is so clever. I have saved your reciped and cannot wait to try it!

Best explanation of how, why! my scones turn out cardboard...so now i have a much better idea how to do them! thank you!

I've been wanting to make these for a year now, it's Saturday night 22:00, and I'm baking them...wow..what an amazing aroma coming from the oven... And yes they are absolutely fabulously delicious! Thank you for your amazing recipes and videos😋

I watch you and you always send me to my happy place. You are better than Wellbutrin! 😆🤣😂👍🏽

I never liked scones because the few that I had tried were hard as a rock. This looks yummy! All I need to pick up is the heavy cream! Thanks so much for sharing!!

Dang, everything you make looks soooo yummy. ❤️

I adore anything lemon blueberry flavoured, as a kid my grandma and I would make lemon blueberry cake and the smell/taste is so nostalgic! Excited to make these.

Could you please have gluten-free options?

Thank you for sharing this tasty recipe 🙇‍♀️ I made it but added cream cheese just because I had half block leftover in the fridge 🤭 Hubby likes it and I shared it to his Aunty. She said, "That's the best scone I've ever had!" She asked for the recipe, to give it to her neighbor so the neighbor can make it for her ☺️

I LOVE that you weigh your ingredients!!! I guess it's the Chemistry teacher in me but it's just more accurate. I would like to have seen you zest that lemon closer up though. I do NOT know how to do that, do you just take of the YELLOW or more. I sometimes get a bit of skin, MINE l in it too--ewwwwwww OHMYGOSH!! I'm DYING!!! those look AMAZING!!! The BOOK is great to hear about but your presentation is 1/2 of the JOY of cooking your recipes. It would make a great gift for my cooking TOTALLY impaired daughter though--she'd HAVE to have the videos too though!!

I use this recipe often for friends and neighbors, though I could eat them all, I prefer to share. Best scones I’ve ever eaten❣️ I finally got your book and I love it❤🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽

If your scones seem too heavy try half cake flour. It will really lighten them up. All cake flour and you lose the texture. Flours vary from region to region. 💖🌞🌵😷 (This hint comes from America Test Kitchen.)

just made this recipe I use raspberries soaked in honey with lemon juice they came out amazing. Thanks you for your help. Cold for scones is the trick.