Blueberry Ricotta Scones Recipes

I have been craving fresh blueberries like crazy lately! After eating a few cartons by the handful (they’re finally juicy, plump, and on-sale where we live!), I decided to toss the remaining two cartons into a batch of scones. I also decided to toss some Italian ricotta cheese and fresh lemon zest into the scone batter. Best move(s) I’ve made all week, my friends!

They smell AMAZING baking up in your oven and emerge perfectly golden on the outside, dreamily tender on the inside, and exploding with berries in every bite! Pretty much all of the things you want/need/gotta have in a blueberry scone. Win.

These blueberry ricotta scones are exceptionally simple to make and are sure to perk up any breakfast, brunch, or dessert spread. You can also make them a few hours ahead of time – just glaze right before serving. Make ahead treats always get extra brownie points in my book!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, VERY cold and cut into tiny pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup (Whole Milk) Ricotta Cheese
• 3 tablespoons Whole Milk
• 8 ounces blueberries, fresh or frozen (If using frozen, do not thaw first)
• For the egg wash:
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon milk or water
• 2 tablespoons sugar, for sprinkling
• For the (optional) lemon glaze:
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl mix together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and lemon zest.
3. Cut the butter into small cubes then quickly work it into the mixture (using your fingers) until lit resembles a coarse meal.
4. ………………………………….

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