Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones are the buttery, bakery-style bites you crave on slow weekend mornings—crispy edges, tender centers, and blueberries that burst like candy. This homemade version keeps Ina’s signature richness but skips the fussy steps, so you can mix, shape, and bake in under 40 minutes. I’ll show you my trick for keeping the berries from bleeding and how to get those flaky layers without a pastry cutter. Pair it with my Peach Baked Oatmeal for the ultimate brunch spread.
Why You'll Love Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones – Easy Homemade Breakfast
Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones are buttery, bakery-style treats loaded with juicy berries. One bowl, 15 min prep, freezer-friendly—your weekend brunch MVP.
- One bowl, no mixer—beginner-friendly
- Freeze beautifully for grab-and-go breakfasts
- Extra tall bakery rise with zero yeast
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries year-round
Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones – Easy Homemade Breakfast
Butter: Keep it fridge-cold; dice and freeze 10 min for max flakiness. Swap with vegan stick butter if needed.Blueberries: If frozen, don’t thaw—coat in 1 tsp flour to stop streaking.Heavy cream: Half-and-half works but scones are less rich; avoid skim milk.
- Butter: Keep it fridge-cold; dice and freeze 10 min for max flakiness. Swap with vegan stick butter if needed.
- Blueberries: If frozen, don’t thaw—coat in 1 tsp flour to stop streaking.
- Heavy cream: Half-and-half works but scones are less rich; avoid skim milk.
Ingredient Note: Full measurements for Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones – Easy Homemade Breakfast are listed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones – Easy Homemade Breakfast
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Preheat & prep: Heat oven to 400 °F. Line sheet with parchment.
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Mix dry: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Cut butter: Work butter into flour until pea-size crumbs form.
Expert Tips for Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones – Easy Homemade Breakfast
- Chill shaped scones 15 min before baking for taller lift.
- Use a bench scraper to cut straight down—no twisting—for clean edges.
- Brush twice with cream: once before oven, once halfway for extra shine.
Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones – Easy Homemade Breakfast
Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones are buttery, bakery-style treats loaded with juicy berries. One bowl, 15 min prep, freezer-friendly—your weekend brunch MVP.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 6 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, diced
- ¾ cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1 tsp lemon zest (brightens the berries)
Optional Toppings
- 1 Tbsp turbinado sugar for sparkly crust
- ½ cup powdered sugar + 1 Tbsp milk for quick glaze
Instructions
How to Make Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones
- Preheat & prep: Heat oven to 400 °F. Line sheet with parchment.
- Mix dry: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest.
- Cut butter: Work butter into flour until pea-size crumbs form.
- Stir wet: Whisk cream, egg, vanilla; pour into flour; fold just until shaggy.
- Add berries: Gently press blueberries into dough; don’t over-mix.
- Shape: Turn onto floured board, pat into 1-inch round; cut 8 wedges.
- Top & bake: Brush tops with cream, sprinkle turbinado; bake 22–25 min until golden. Cool 10 min before glazing.
Nutrition (per serving)
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended (texture changes).
- Serve/Reheat: Best chilled or at room temperature.
Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Scones – Easy Homemade Breakfast FAQs
Yes—shape, freeze on tray, then bake from frozen at 350 °F for 27 min.
Equal parts whole milk + melted butter (¾ cup milk + ⅓ cup butter) gives similar fat.
Room temp 2 days wrapped; freeze up to 2 months; reheat 5 min at 300 °F.
Over-mixing develops gluten—stop as soon as dough comes together.
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