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Einkorn Blackberry Lemon Scones

Simple to bake, unforgettable to taste! These Einkorn Blackberry Lemon Scones deliver a vibrant punch of bright lemon and sweet blackberries. The soft, light, and tender interior, studded with juicy berries, is taken to the next level with a fresh lemon icing that truly makes these scones sing.

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April 15, 2025
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Einkorn Scone Overview

Bursting with Brightness: The vibrant tang of fresh blackberries and zesty lemon intertwine beautifully with the subtle nutty notes of einkorn flour, creating a scone that is not just flavorful but exceptionally balanced.
Effortless Baking Pleasure: Straightforward and rewarding baking experience. With minimal preparation – a quick mix of ingredients and a gentle fold – you can easily create these delightful scones.
Soft crumb, Juicy, & Satisfying: You’ll love how these scones, filled with juicy blackberries, provide a wonderful textural contrast to their tender soft crumb, a satisfyingly snappy hardened lemon glaze adds a bright, tangy finish, creating a delightful contrast with the crisp, golden edges.

One of my all-time favorite treats from my coffee shop days was their blackberry lemon glazed scone. The incredibly soft texture, the burst of sweet, floral blackberries, and that perfect lemon glaze – the combination was simply irresistible. It’s the flavor I immediately crave whenever a scone craving hits.

Inspired by that memory, I set out to create an Einkorn version that captured the essence without feeling too heavy. While scones often rely on a high fat content, I discovered a clever trick: substituting half the cream with whole fat yogurt. This keeps these Einkorn scones wonderfully light and fluffy without that heavy feeling or sacrificing any of that beloved flavor. Interestingly, testing with refined sugar just didn’t deliver the right taste, so I opted for just the right amount of lower granulated sugar to achieve absolute perfection.

You might also enjoy my Einkorn Sourdough Blueberry Muffins or Einkorn Buttermilk Biscuits for more cozy breakfast bakes.

How to make lemon glaze icing

Name: Einkorn Blackberry Lemon Scones
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cup Einkorn flour (280 grams); 2 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Salt (2 grams); 1/3 cup Granulated sugar (80 grams); 5 tbsp Salted butter cold cut into cubes (76 grams); 1/4 cup Yogurt full fat grass fed (60 grams); 1/4 cup Half n half (60 grams); 1 Large Egg (50 grams); 2 tsp Lemon zest (About 2 med lemons); 8 oz Blackberries (about 1.5 cups); 1 tbsp Melted butter; 1-2 tbsp Turbinado sugar/sugar in the raw; 1/2 cup Powdered sugar sifted; 3 tsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed; 1 pinch Salt

A little lemon glaze icing goes a long way in boosting the lemon flavor of these blackberry lemon scones. While they already have that lovely zest baked in, the vibrant glaze adds an extra layer of bright citrus and a textural component that really delivers these scones home.

The key to a truly exceptional lemon icing lies in simplicity and quality. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for that bright, authentic citrus flavor, and sift your powdered sugar to ensure a lump-free glaze. And here’s a pro tip: a tiny pinch of salt is essential! It works wonders in harmonizing the tart lemon and sweet sugar, so be sure to include it.

Ingredients needed for Lemon Blackberry Scones

Einkorn Flour- All-purpose einkorn flour
Baking powder
Salt
Sugar
Butter
Yogurt- whole full fat grass fed
Half n Half
Egg
Lemon juice and zest
Fresh Blackberries
Powdered sugar
Sanding sugar

Tips

Keep everything cold- Prepping before hand helps then keeping items refrigerated until just incorporating.

Don’t overwork the dough- The less handling the better, over shaping/overworking will lead to a tough scone and one that doesn’t rise as much.

Keep them rustic- The unique rugged edges are what keep the scones light and airy and puff up in the oven.

Choose firm blackberries- To minimize smashing during lamination, it’s best to choose blackberries that are slightly firm. Some smashing is ideal.

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Step By Step Directions-How to make blackberry scones

Mix wet ingredients

In a bowl or measuring cup, combine all wet ingredients—yogurt, half & half, egg, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and well combined, then return to the refrigerator to keep chilled.

Combine Dry & Cut in Butter

Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl- then cut in cold butter. You can cut in butter with a pastry cutter, food processor or using your hands. Do this until small pea sized balls form.

Add Wet Ingredients & Mix

Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients. Use a fork to stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix; a slightly shaggy dough is ideal. Then fold in blueberries.

Laminate the Dough

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a large disc. Fold the dough over onto itself—this gentle lamination process helps create tall, fluffy scones. Repeat the folding and patting 2–3 times, just until no large loose pieces of dough remain. Be careful not to overwork the dough

Form into a Disc

Carefully form the dough into a circle or disc. It will be somewhat sticky, so if it becomes too hard to work with, sprinkle a little flour on your counter and the dough. This will help you gently pat it out into a larger disc of your preferred thickness about 1 inch for cutting.

Cut, Brush & Sugar

Cut into equal pie shapes, place these onto a parchment lined baking sheet, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Chill and Bake

Place the einkorn scones in the freezer for 10 minutes while the oven preheats. This chilling step is crucial as it prevents the butter from melting prematurely, allowing the scones to set properly and bake up beautifully. Bake scones for 18-20 minutes in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven. Once cooled drizzle with lemon glaze.