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Gluten Free Blueberry Scones with Almond Flour

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 scones

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Almond flour
  • ½ cup Tapioca starch
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt
  • ¼ cup Coconut sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1.5 cups Fresh blueberries
  • 1 large Egg white, for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, sea salt, and coconut sugar until well combined.
  • Cut in cold butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  • Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until fully blended.
  • Bring dough together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Don't overmix.
  • Fold in blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the dough, being careful not to crush them.
  • Shape scones: Turn the dough onto a parchment-lined surface and gently press into a 3/4-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges like a pie.
  • Prepare for baking: Place scones on your prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg white and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve: Let scones cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with clotted cream, jam, or honey.

Notes

Keep butter cold for best texture. Don't overmix dough. Freeze unbaked scones for up to 2 months.