Ingredients
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup very cold or frozen unsalted butter, grated
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup heavy cream (plus a little extra for brushing)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
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In a large bowl, rub the lemon zest into the sugar until it feels like damp sand.
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Whisk in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Grate cold butter into the dry ingredients and work it in with your fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
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In another bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, lemon juice, and vanilla.
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Make a well in the dry mixture, pour in half the wet ingredients, and gently stir. Add the remaining wet mix and fold until just combined.
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Gently fold in blueberries.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, gently knead into an 8-inch round disk, and freeze for 30–40 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Slice the chilled dough into 6–8 wedges and place on a lined baking sheet.
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Brush tops with a little cream and bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden.
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Cool slightly and drizzle with a simple lemon glaze if desired!