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Fluffy Wild Huckleberry Lemon Cream Scones Recipe with Easy Vanilla Bean Glaze

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These fluffy scones combine tart wild huckleberries with bright lemon zest and rich cream, finished with a sweet vanilla bean glaze. Perfect for brunch or afternoon tea, they offer a tender, flaky texture and a deliciously aromatic finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen wild huckleberries, thawed and drained if frozen
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; the dough will be sticky.
  6. Gently fold in the wild huckleberries, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch (20 cm) circle about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  10. While baking, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and 2 tablespoons milk or cream in a small bowl until smooth; add more milk if needed for drizzling consistency.
  11. Cool scones on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then drizzle with the vanilla bean glaze.

Notes

Keep butter cold to create flaky texture. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Fold berries gently to prevent watery dough. Glaze scones when warm but not hot to avoid sogginess. Dough can be prepared and refrigerated overnight; add extra baking time if baking from cold.

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