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