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Fluffy Huckleberry Lemon Scones with Easy Homemade Vanilla Glaze

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These scones are fluffy and tender with juicy huckleberries and bright lemon zest, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for brunch or teatime, they offer a delightful balance of soft crumb, fresh fruit, and sweet glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen huckleberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. Gently fold in lemon zest and huckleberries, being careful not to crush the berries.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk with vanilla extract. Slowly pour into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch (18cm) circle about 1-inch (2.5cm) thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Place wedges on baking sheet spaced apart and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. While baking, whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and thick but pourable.
  9. After scones cool for about 10 minutes, drizzle or brush vanilla glaze over the tops and let set before serving.

Notes

Keep butter and buttermilk cold to create flaky layers. Do not overmix the dough to maintain fluffiness. Fold in berries gently to avoid color bleeding. Glaze scones when warm but not hot for best adhesion. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter and milk accordingly.

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