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Delicious gluten-free blueberry scones fresh out of the oven.

Gluten Free Blueberry Scones

Delightfully fluffy gluten free blueberry scones perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, filled with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 medium freshly grated lemon zest
Wet Ingredients
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into a 1/2-inch dice and chilled)
  • 1 3/4 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • Cream (for brushing, optional)
  • Coarse sugar (for sprinkling, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Whisk well.
  3. Add the chilled, chopped butter to the dry ingredients, tossing to coat and flatten each chunk of butter with your fingers.
  4. Prepare your blueberries, cutting any large ones in half before tossing them into the mixture.
  5. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk, lemon juice, and honey. Mix gently until the dough comes together.
  6. If the dough is too sticky, press with floured hands until it holds.
  7. Turn out the dough onto plastic wrap and shape it into a 6-inch disk, about 1 inch thick. Wrap loosely and chill in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
Baking
  1. Remove from the freezer, unwrap, and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of flour.
  2. Cut the dough into 8 triangles using a sharp knife and place the wedges 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  3. Brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
  5. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use cold ingredients. Don’t overmix to keep scones fluffy. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.