You guys, scones are my jam, especially when blueberries are in season (i.e. NOW!). If you add chocolate, even better, which is why these dark chocolate blueberry scones speak to me!
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Blueberries are in peak season here in beautiful Southern California (which is where today’s guest post is coming from). Hiking, grilling, beach days and poolside lounging with cool summer breezes are in full effect. I don’t consider it summer unless you enjoy the full offering that nature brings, which includes being outdoors.
What about the days where you just want a lazy morning or to enjoy the AC for a bit? That’s where these Dark Chocolate Blueberry Scones come in handy. Perfect comforting baked goodness you can enjoy anytime. Summer fruits are some of my favorites; strawberries, cherries, watermelon and of course blueberries. The dark chocolate and blueberries create a joyous pairing for these sweet and moist scones. This recipe is easy to make and quite fun! You can get your hands dirty and enjoy the therapeutic process of making dough at the same time. Butter, as well as blueberry yogurt, make these scones moist and flaky.
To be honest, this recipe is inspired by summer fruits, and I took a creative detour to make it work. While fresh blueberries are in season, this recipe is designed so it can be enjoyed year round, rain or shine. The way this is accomplished is with dried blueberries. I tried this with fresh blueberries, but found dried work best. The dough for scones is thick and needs to be kneaded. That pressure isn’t friendly on delicate fresh blueberries. The dried blueberries stay intact and prevent over-moist and blue dough; both not good for baking scones.
Enjoy these summer inspired blueberry scones any time, even from the comfort of your house with a cozy cup of coffee; or take on the go for a beautiful picnic. Either way, enjoy and have a wonderful summer!
Here’s the recipe for dark chocolate blueberry scones!
Yield: 8 scones
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for garnish
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup butter, chopped
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ¾ cup blueberry yogurt (can substitute with plain)
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F. In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking power and baking soda. Add butter pieces and cut in with a butter knife or pastry cutter, until incorporated and mixture has crumb texture. Stir in dried blueberries and dark chocolate chips.
- Make well in center of flour mixture. In separate small bowl combine eggs and yogurt, then pour into flour mixture. Stir together until just combined.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and pressing until smooth, repeating about 8-10 times. Pat dough into a single flat, round circle about 1-inch thick and 9-inch diameter. With large knife, cut into 8 even triangular wedges.
- Placed on parchment lined baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with milk and sprinkle with extra sugar for garnish. Bake at 400º for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly on wire rack and serve warm.
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Yield: 8 scones
12 minPrep Time:
12 minCook Time:
Save RecipeIngredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for garnish
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup butter, chopped
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ¾ cup blueberry yogurt (can substitute with plain)
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F. In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking power and baking soda. Add butter pieces and cut in with a butter knife or pastry cutter, until incorporated and mixture has crumb texture. Stir in dried blueberries and dark chocolate chips.
- Make well in center of flour mixture. In separate small bowl combine eggs and yogurt, then pour into flour mixture. Stir together until just combined.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and pressing until smooth, repeating about 8-10 times. Pat dough into a single flat, round circle about 1-inch thick and 9-inch diameter. With large knife, cut into 8 even triangular wedges.
- Placed on parchment lined baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with milk and sprinkle with extra sugar for garnish. Bake at 400º for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly on wire rack and serve warm.
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