Perfectly tender and sweet blueberry scones are ideal for brunches, showers, and teas.

The key is to not overwork the dough, which will make the final scone tough.

But dont just take our word for itgive the recipe a try for yourself.

Southern Living Blueberry Scones with citrus glaze on a platter ready to serve

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Using your fingertips, rub together granulated sugar and zest in a large bowl until combined and fragrant.

Add flour, baking powder, and kosher salt; stir to combine.

Toss blueberries in flour mixture to coat.

Southern Living Blueberry Scones rubbing the zest into the sugar

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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.

Gently flatten into a 12-inch round; fold in half.

Repeat process twice to bring dough together.

Southern Living Blueberry Scones adding the flour to the sugar

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Shape into a 6-inch-diameter disk, about 1 inch thick.

Using a knife, cut disk into 6 wedges.

Arrange wedges about 1/2 inch apart on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Southern Living Blueberry Scones cutting the butter into the flour mixture

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Freeze, uncovered, 30 minutes.

While scones are in the freezer, prepare glaze.

Whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon or orange juice until smooth.

Southern Living Blueberry Scones adding the blueberries to the flour mixture

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Lightly brush tops of dough wedges with more heavy cream; sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Bake until golden brown and edges are crisp, about 22 minutes.

Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes.

Southern Living Blueberry Scones stirring the sour cream mixture into the blueberry mixture

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Drizzle cooled scones with Citrus Glaze.

We recommend storing them in an airtight container for about two days or freezing leftovers for longer storage.

See below for more information on freezing.

Southern Living Blueberry Scones shaping the dough into a disc

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How To Freeze Blueberry Scones

you might freeze these scones both baked and unbaked.

Southern Living Blueberry Scones cutting the disc into 6 portions

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Southern Living Blueberry Scones preparing the scones for the oven

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Southern Living Blueberry Scones drizzling the scones with glaze

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Southern Living Blueberry Scones ingredients

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