Blueberry Gluten Free Scones

A special blend of gluten-free flours creates scones that are flaky on the outside, tender on the inside, infused with fresh rosemary, and studded with wild blueberries. Swoon! Let us show you how it’s done.

Origins of Scones

Scones are thought to have originated in Scotland in the 1500s (source). After that, they were popularized in England by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, who enjoyed them during her afternoon tea time (source). They are still common in Britain but are also now enjoyed in coffee and pastry shops around the world. It’s less likely you’ll come across gluten-free versions, but your own kitchen is a great place to start!

How to Make Gluten-Free Scones

The key to gluten-free scones that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside is the perfect balance of gluten-free flours. We used potato starch for a light and fluffy texture and almond flour and oat flour for a bit of heartiness. We added baking powder to help the scones rise, a small amount of cane sugar for light sweetness, sea salt for extra flavor, and an optional bit of rosemary for an earthy element. To keep these scones vegan and butter-free, we used coconut oil. It provides a similar flaky texture and is easy to find and typically affordable. The coconut oil gets mixed into the dry ingredients until only small bits remain. This helps evenly distribute the oil for flakiness in every bite! For wet ingredients, we mixed flax egg with almond milk. We think other non-dairy milks would also work well here. Once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, you’ll end up with a dough that is not so dry that it’s crumbly and not so wet that it sticks to your fingers. It’s a versatile gluten-free base if you want to experiment with other flavors. We like adding wild blueberries because they add a bit of extra sweetness and texture contrast. Plus, antioxidants! The dough is then formed into a disc using your hands and a floured surface. We cut the disc into eight wedges for a satisfying but not overwhelming serving size. No sugar rush over here! The scones are then baked until lightly golden brown. Yum! We hope you LOVE these gluten-free scones! They’re:FlakyEasyLightly sweetenedRosemary-infusedCrispy on the outsideTender on the inside& Delicious! They’re perfect as an afternoon snack with a glass of dairy-free milk. We also think they would be delicious with brunch or when wanting a less-sweet dessert.