Starbucks Blueberry Scones Copycat Recipe

If you love Starbucks blueberry scones but not the price tag, this homemade version delivers the same Starbucks appeal at home. Each wedge is packed with fresh blueberries and finished with a crisp sugar topping, so you get that sweet crunch with every bite. The dough is simple, comes together quickly, and bakes up tender with a pleasantly crumbly texture that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.

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Why this is the best Starbucks Blueberry Scone recipe

Do you love the blueberry scones at Starbucks, but you’re not a fan of the high prices? Now you can make copycat Starbucks scones at home for a fraction of the cost, and they taste even better because they contain only the freshest ingredients.

This recipe is streamlined, but don’t worry; it is still full of incredible natural blueberry flavor. The lack of eggs and butter may bother old-school bakers, but if you follow the tips below, you will have perfect scones with a wonderful crumb.

What is the secret to making quality scones at home? 

Many beginning bakers run into trouble when making scones because they either add too much liquid or mix the dough for too long. Leaving out the egg in this recipe helps with the first issue, but you must be careful when adding heavy cream.

Use just enough to bring the dough together into a crumbly consistency. Spending too long with the dough will make the scones overly dense.

Starbucks Blueberry Scone Ingredients

To make this Starbucks Blueberry Scone recipe, you’ll need:

• Fresh blueberries – Provide juicy bursts of blueberry flavor throughout each scone.
• All-purpose flour – Builds structure and gives the scones their tender, crumbly body.
• Granulated sugar – Sweetens the dough and helps the edges brown as the scones bake.
• Baking powder – Leavens the dough so the scones rise and bake up light, not dense.
• Salt – Balances sweetness and enhances the blueberry and cream flavors.
• Heavy whipping cream – Adds fat and moisture for a rich, bakery-style crumb and helps bring the dough together.
• Sanding sugar – Creates the signature crunchy, sparkly bakery topping.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Sanding sugar is a decorative sugar with extra-large grains. It comes in various colors, but transparent or white is best for this recipe. If you have trouble finding sanding sugar, go ahead and use another type of sugar for the scones.

If you want to substitute frozen blueberries for fresh ones, make sure they are thawed, drained, and dried with paper towels.

For a richer flavor, stir in a teaspoon of vanilla extract into the heavy cream.

If you want to drizzle the scones with a lemon glaze, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with one teaspoon of lemon zest and just enough lemon juice to make the glaze pourable. Start with two tablespoons and add 1/2 teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

How to Make Blueberry Scones Like Starbucks

To bake the best blueberry scones:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Pick through fresh blueberries and remove any blemished or broken ones. Wash the good berries and dry them with a paper towel.
3. Toss the blueberries in a bowl with a teaspoon or two of flour. The flour coating helps keep the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the scones.

4. Whisk together the flour, regular sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. 

5. Add about half the heavy cream to the flour mixture. Use a rubber spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently.
6. Pour half of the remaining heavy cream into the bowl, then carefully mix the scone dough with the spatula. At this point, if the dough is crumbly but holds together, you can stop. Otherwise, add a little heavy cream at a time and stir. Don’t add all the heavy cream since you will need about two tablespoons to finish the scones.
7. Stir the blueberries into the dough, then cover the bowl with a tea towel and let rest for about 5 minutes. Resting relaxes the dough and makes it easier to handle. 

8. Cut the dough in two. Form each into a loose ball. Place one ball on the work surface and press down with your fingers to make a disk about half an inch thick.
9. Repeat with the other ball of dough.
10. Use a knife or bench scrape to cut each disk into eight equal wedges.
11. Brush on the reserved heavy cream and sprinkle with the sanding sugar.
12. Lay each wedge on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, with the edges not touching.

13. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
14. Let the blueberry scones cool on a wire rack before serving.

What Can You Serve With Homemade Blueberry Scones?

Serve these scones warm on their own, with good quality butter or clotted cream like they do in England! Add a nice cup of coffee or tea and fresh fruit for a light breakfast or refreshing afternoon snack. 

How Long Do Homemade Blueberry Scones Last? 

Since these scones don’t contain eggs, they are not as moist as other types of scones. It is best to eat them shortly after baking.

When stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap, homemade scones will last for 2 days on the counter at room temperature or up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Can You Freeze Easy Blueberry Scones? 

Yes, both baked and unbaked scones freeze wonderfully, so don’t be afraid to make an extra batch. However, if you know in advance that you won’t be eating the scones immediately, freeze the prepared dough and bake them when you are ready to eat. 

To freeze the prepared dough:

1. Complete the recipe up to the point of brushing on the heavy cream and add the sanding sugar.
2. Place the unbaked scone wedges onto a baking tray and stick them in the freezer to freeze. 
3. After an hour, transfer to a freezer bag.
4. Store the bag flat for up to three months. 
5. Thaw the dough in the fridge before completing the rest of the recipe. 

To freeze baked scones:

1. Let the scones cool.
2. Place the baked scone wedges onto a baking tray and stick them in the freezer. 
3. After an hour, transfer the frozen scones to a freezer bag.
4. Store the scones in the freezer for up to three months. 

How to Reheat Blueberry Scones 

Since these scones are so low in moisture, they reheat beautifully. To reheat scones:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2. Bring the scones to room temperature.
3. Split them in half to reduce reheating time. 
4. Place them on a baking tray and cover them with aluminum foil. 
5. Reheat for about 5 minutes or until warm. 

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