Gluten-Free Blueberry Scones (Grain-Free/Dairy-Free)

Pretty in pink! Have you been looking for a gluten-free blueberry scone recipe? Look no further!

The Story:

These gluten-free blueberry scones are buttery and soft, with bursts of juicy blueberries and topped generously with a drizzle of the most vibrant, blueberry and lemon icing. The tangy, bright lemon flavor is such a great complimentary flavor to the juicy, sweet blueberries. I love how vibrantly these turned out! The perfect color and flavors for a special Spring or Summer breakfast. Made using high quality ingredients without any grains, gluten or dairy, but requires little work to create.

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The Ingredients:

Here is the list of ingredients you will need to make these gluten free blueberry scones:

• Almond Flour: A grain-free flour that provides structure and helps the scones maintain their moisture.
• Tapioca Flour: A grain-free flour that aids in these scones achieving a fluffy rise and absorbs the liquid ingredients.
• Dairy-Free Butter: You’ll want to use a dairy-free butter that can hold up well to temperature changes and doesn’t become too soft easily. I often use Earth Balance butter in my baking and it does a great job.
• Sugar: A bit of sugar gets added to sweeten the scones.
• Baking Powder: The rising agent that helps the scones achieve a nice, fluffy rise.
• Xanthan Gum: This ingredient helps gluten-free baked goods maintain their moisture so they do not become too crumbly.
• Fresh Blueberries: The star ingredient! Fresh blueberries will get added to the scones for a juicy burst of sweetness and texture.
• Powdered Sugar: You will use powdered sugar for the vibrant blueberry dairy-free frosting. Look for an organic brand that does not contain corn starch.
• Dairy-Free Butter: Melted butter gets added to the frosting for flavor and texture.
• Frozen Blueberries: The key for the bright frosting, is to use frozen blueberries. Their color becomes more concentrated for that show stopping color.
• Lemon Juice: Lemon juice gets added to the frosting. The tartness of the lemon juice really elevates these scones.

Step By Step Preparation Instructions:

• Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325. To make the dough, add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Add in the butter and using a fork or pastry blender, work in the butter until it has broken down to pea size. In a small bowl, gently whisk the egg and egg yolk. Add the eggs to the scone batter and mix well. The dough should be holding together at this point. Add in the fresh blueberries and mix until evenly dispersed.
• Step 2: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle it with tapioca starch. Pour out the dough onto the cookie sheet, and sprinkle with a bit more tapioca flour on top. Pat the dough into a circle, about 7-8 inch round. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but you want the dough on the thicker so that they have a beautiful rise to them. With a very sharp knife, cut a “plus sign” into the dough, creating 4 sections. Now, cut each section into 2 triangles. Think of cutting a “plus sign” then an “X”. Do not move the individual scones at this point. Since these are grain-free, the dough is too fragile for moving. Place in the oven and bake for 20 min.
• Step 3: While the scones are baking, add your frozen blueberries to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30-45 seconds until the blueberries are breaking down and releasing their juices. Muddle and strain the blueberries, collecting the juice in a small bowl. Add the remaining frosting ingredients to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
• Step 4: The scones are not quite finished baking yet. At this point, remove the scones from the oven, and very carefully take a knife and run it down the cuts you previously made. Gently separate the scones away from one another. Then bake for another 6-8 minutes. Allow to cool, then generously frost the scones.

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The Finished Product:

Each bright pink gluten-free blueberry scone will have you welcoming in warmth and sunshine. Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you need a solid, but easy grain-free brunch item, go with these!