Imagine waking up to the aroma of freshly baked scones, with the sweet and tangy flavor of juicy blueberries and the comforting smell of warm butter. If that sounds like your idea of a perfect breakfast, then you’ll love The Omni Homestead Resort’s famous blueberry scones recipe.
These scones are not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of warm and flaky scones ready in no time.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup cold, salted butter, cut into cubs
• 1 cup heavy cream, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 heaping cup fresh or frozen blueberries (not thawed)
Instructions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients, flour through sugar. Cut the cubed butter into the flour mixture either with a pastry cutter or your fingers.
3. In a liquid measuring cup or small mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract and egg. Whisk together. Pour into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until combined. Gently add in the blueberries.
4. Lightly dust your work surface with flour and sprinkle some flour over the dough if needed. Transfer dough to your floured work surface. It will be sticky, add just enough flour to be able to pat it into a 1-inch-tall circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Set each wedge onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Transfer scones to the fridge, and let chill for 30-60 minutes, or covered overnight. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F while the scones chill. Just before baking, brush the extra heavy cream over each scone, and sprinkle with coarse sprinkling sugar.
6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown at the edges and on the tops.
Enjoy your warm and flaky blueberry scones with a hot cup of coffee or tea. You can also swap out the blueberries for any other type of fruit you like, such as raspberries, cranberries, or chopped apples. This scone recipe is a true classic, and it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite at The Omni Homestead Resort. With its tender, buttery crumb and sweet and tangy blueberries, it’s the perfect way to start your day. So, why not give it a try and see for yourself? Your taste buds will thank you!