I would love to tell you that I am a scone enthusiast and an expert on the topic.
However, I’m sure you’re familiar with the ancient proverb, “Liar, liar, pants on fire,” and well… these leggings are new.
I browsed around Foodal in search of this recipe topic, curious if any of my fellow writers had written words of wisdom that might inspire me. I discovered that Meghan (who produced these stunning cranberry chocolate chip scones) happens to have quite the obsession with the baked good.
Though I’ve always been partial to English muffins when it comes to morning-time things that get slathered in raspberry jelly, Meghan’s gusto for scones motivated me to give these blueberry bad boys a shot.
And now, I plan to project my eagerness all over you. You’re welcome.
Dear Meghan, I have officially fallen in love with your beloved fluffy pastry. But don’t worry – I think there’s enough scones to go around.
Whenever I run into a cupcake that’s masquerading as a blueberry muffin, I can barely make it to the end. Since I don’t have an overwhelming sweet tooth (quite the opposite, actually), scones are right up my alley.
Don’t get me wrong. I’d never turn down a cinnamon bun or a cream cheese Danish. I’m not a monster. I would just prefer to go splitsies or have a bite of my husband’s.
Luckily, I’m not married to Joey Tribbiani.
These scones have the subtle sweetness of blueberries, the light buttery flavor of coconut oil, and a hint of sugar from woody maple syrup. They’re slightly crunchy on the outside and flaky in the middle.
The perfect partner to fig jam (or any fruity spread). I would even smear them with our spiced blueberry jam to double up on bold and juicy berry flavors.
The dough comes together in minutes, and after a quick half-hour in the oven, these biscuit-like baked goods are ready to be devoured.
But wait! There’s more! We haven’t even covered the best part.
You don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying every last bite because these little breakfast babies boast a highly nutritious secret ingredient.
Please welcome to the stage: einkorn flour.
Jam-packed with nutrients and protein, einkorn is the only variety of wheat used today that’s never been crossed with another species.
How rad is that?
If you’re just here because maple blueberry scones sounded delicious, that’s cool too.
But for those looking to squeeze in a little nourishment while simultaneously enjoying a sweet treat, pop these in the oven, enjoy the smells, and pat yourself on the back.
Don’t forget the coffee and jam, and definitely don’t forget to thank Meghan.
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Maple Blueberry Coconut Oil Scones made with Einkorn Flour
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 scones 1x
Description
Step up your sunrise game with these fluffy einkorn and coconut oil scones. Every bite is bursting with juicy blueberries and earthy maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 281 grams einkorn flour (3 cups all-purpose or 2 1/4 cups whole-grain)
- 21 grams baking powder (1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 tablespoons solid coconut oil (not liquid, chilled if necessary)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup whole milk, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
- 2/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (defrost if stuck together)
- Nonstick cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the coconut oil with a pastry cutter or two forks until it’s crumbly and mostly mixed in.
- Stir in the maple syrup and milk until a sticky, cohesive dough is formed, and then fold in the blueberries (making sure not to overmix or the dough will get tough).
- Form the dough into a ball and then turn it out onto a separate piece of parchment paper. Flatten into a 6 to 7-inch round, and then use a round cookie cutter (or glass sprayed with nonstick cooking spray that’s about 4 inches in diameter) to cut the dough into equally sized rounds.
- Transfer the cut out dough onto the prepared baking sheet, placing the rounds at least 1 inch apart. Brush them evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean and the scones are fluffy and light golden brown on the edges, about 25-30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and serve warm. Once the scones are completely cooled, leftovers may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Notes
If using fresh berries (instead of frozen, like I used), you may need to decrease the bake time by a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Scones
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Keywords: scone, einkorn flour, blueberry, maple syrup, coconut oil
Cooking By the Numbers…
Step 1 – Measure the Dry Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the einkorn flour, baking powder, and salt. You can substitute all-purpose, regular wheat, or gluten-free flour here cup-for-cup. Cut in the coconut oil with a pastry cutter or two forks until it’s crumbly and mixed in.
If your coconut oil is liquid at room temperature, stick it in the fridge until it firms up, about 5-10 minutes. Stir it after a few minutes, so the solidification process is even.
Step 2 – Stir in the Wet Ingredients
Stir in the maple syrup and milk until a sticky, cohesive dough is formed, and then fold in the blueberries.
Be careful not to overmix, or the dough will get tough.
Step 3 – Form the Dough and Cut out the Scones
Flouring your hands will help to keep the dough from sticking to your fingers.
Form the dough into a ball and then turn it out onto a separate piece of parchment paper (not the same one that you lined your pan with).
Flatten it into 6 to 7-inch round, and then use a 4-inch cookie cutter to cut out the dough. If you don’t have one, you could also use a glass that is about 4 inches in diameter, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Gently form any excess scraps back into a flattened ball and continue cutting. Again, try not to handle the dough too much. You should get about six to eight dough cutouts in total.
Step 4 – Brush the Scones with Milk and Bake
Transfer the scones onto the parchment-paper lined baking sheet, placing them at least 1 inch apart. Evenly brush them with the remaining 2 tablespoons of milk.
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean and the scones are fluffy and light golden brown on the edges, for about 25-30 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack, and then once the scones are completely cooled, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
All You Knead is Love (and Scones)
If you haven’t hopped on the scone train yet, one morsel of these dreamy maple treats infused with juicy blueberries and einkorn flour and you’ll be all-aboard.
The milk brushed on top gives these baked goods a golden, crispy exterior – but a dusting of crunchy turbinado sugar will provide an extra crackly texture that can’t be beat.
How do you take your scones to the next level? Mixed with pumpkin spice for fabulous fall flavors? Smeared with homemade jam? Cloaked in butter? Dunked in tea?
Share your best bites in the comments below! And don’t forget to give this recipe a five-star rating if you loved it.
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Photos by Fanny Slater, © Ask the Experts, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. See our TOS for more details. Originally published by Shanna Mallon on June 8, 2015. Last updated on July 14, 2020.
Nutritional information derived from a database of known generic and branded foods and ingredients and was not compiled by a registered dietitian or submitted for lab testing. It should be viewed as an approximation.
About Fanny Slater
Fanny Slater is a home-taught food enthusiast based in Wilmington, North Carolina who won the “Rachael Ray Show” Great American Cookbook Competition in 2014, and published her cookbook “Orange, Lavender & Figs” in 2016. Fanny is a food and beverage writer, recipe developer, and social media influencer. She was a co-host on the Food Network series “Kitchen Sink,” was featured on Cooking Channel’s longtime popular series “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” and continues to appear regularly on the “Rachael Ray Show.”
This looks wonderful – I love how you’ve made them with coconut oil, I must try this! I also love the bursting juicy blueberries in each bite!
These taste delicious but were too wet to cut into individual biscuits. I cooked it as a big round and then scored halfway through then pulled them apart after a little more time. I used whole grain einkorn, not sure if that’s way. But either way, they were yummy! I’ll have to give them another try.
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This flavour is lovely! I definitely need to try!
I want these now! We don’t have einkorn flour here in Buenos Aires… do you think gluten-free all purpose will work in a 1:1 ratio?
Hi Felicia, I would think an all-purpose GF flour should work, but as I haven’t tried it I can’t say for sure. Good luck experimenting!
I absolutely love these scones! I use only 4 tbsp. of fat (grated goat butter instead of oil(, 1/2 cup applesauce, only 1/4 cup maple syrup plus some stevia, and whole grain einkorn. My husband and I love these for breakfast as a nice changeup. Thanks!
this recipe sounds delicious! the Maple Blueberry Coconut Oil Scones Made with Einkorn Flour would be perfect for breakfast in my house!
Wow!! I have to try these for Fall Sunday mornings. Looks so good!!
These came out amazing! Great golden crust and soft on the inside. And the smell from the oven was intoxicating. Thank you so much!
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Would dropping spoonfuls of dough on the baking sheet rather than cutting them like biscuits work? That’s how I used to make scones as it’s easier. I’ve been gluten free for years but trying einkorn to see how I do with it as I really miss wheat. Good to know this works with gf flour too though. Thanks.
I’ve made scones in the past this way as well, and it will work. But keep in mind that you may need to adjust the bake time.
Yes both times I’ve made them, I just stirred all the ingredients together and scooped out onto cookie sheets using a 1/4c sized scoop. It makes 11 scones using that.
Just made these for the first time & my goodness these were so perfect! I can’t get over how good these are & how my whole house still smells of fresh blueberry scones. I will definitely be making these a lot! Thank you!
Also, for the milk I used a homemade coconut milk… soooo good ☺️
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These were good. I added fresh lemon zest, and I’ll probably do that again. Easy to make and not too sweet. Moist on the inside with a nice crunch on the outside. I made 8 total.
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Really great recipe, I’ve been making them every weekend during blueberry season. They feel guilt-free because of the coconut oil and maple syrup. I do sprinkle a little coconut sugar on top for the texture, but overall the recipe is just right for flavor and texture.
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So glad you enjoyed it, A.B.!
I have made these twice now with rave reviews; everyone loves them including my hubby who has a big sweet tooth. I sprinkled a bit of sugar in the raw on top before baking last time and that added a pop of crunchy sweet and both times added vanilla and pinch of salt.
Thanks for an amazing recipe!
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Thanks, Lilly – we’re so glad you enjoyed them!
Thanks for the recipe! I used whole grain einkorn and frozen berries. I don’t recommend using frozen as they become watery and the mixture becomes more wet than desirable. The wholegrain didn’t rise the way all purpose does. I may try again with all purpose and fresh berries to see the difference.
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I used while grain einkorn flour and frozen berries. I used the measurements you listed for using whole grain einkorn flour. I can’t get the frozen blueberries to mix in at all. I tried the best I could and they are baking now. I’ve had these at my daughter’s house so I know they are delicious, but she uses all purpose einkorn flour. Could you give weights in grams for the flour in addition to the volume measurements? That would help so much.
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Thank you for calling this to our attention, Theresa! I also prefer to use a kitchen scale for measuring ingredients in baking, and I believe there is a conversion error here. Based on notes that I was able to retrieve from our archives, this recipe originally called for 281 grams of all-purpose or whole grain einkorn flour, and the baking powder volume measurement is 21 grams.
Since 1 cup of whole grain einkorn flour equals about 95 grams and 1 cup refined equals 120 grams, 281 grams of whole grain would be equivalent to about 2.34 cups – NOT 2 3/4 – and 281 grams of AP is 2.96 cups. Our recipe tester for the most recent update to this article did not use a kitchen scale, and used 2.5 cups of all-purpose einkorn flour to make the scones you see pictured here.
Generally speaking, when substituting any type of whole grain flour for all-purpose it would typically be best to add additional liquid as well, to properly hydrate the dough. A basic rule of thumb for this is to add more liquid measuring 5% of the total weight in grams of the flour, and here that would work out to about 14 grams. The total amount of whole grain flour used could also be slightly reduced instead, keeping all other measures the same. However, we have not tested this to confirm the results.
Please let us know if you give this recipe another try! I will update the cup measures according to these calculations on the recipe card today, and we will mark this for retesting as well.
We love these scones! We’ve made them 3 times and has become our favorite Saturday breakfast. The only thing I did differently is roll it out and cut it into wedges. Also made a butter maple dip for the side. ????
Thank you for the recipe!!!
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Three times, yes!!! This is awesome, Heidi, we’re so glad you have been REALLY enjoying the recipe. And we love your wedge variation… and please send us some maple butter dip!
I’ve been looking for recipes to satisfy my longing for something sweet without using loads of refined ingredients. I recently started experimenting with Einkorn flour, so this seemed perfect. I used fresh blueberries that I had thrown in the freezer a couple months ago. (It was meant to be… I had exactly 2/3 cup). I even used my own maple syrup. The dough was a bit crumbly, but I anticipated the frozen berries would add extra moisture. I just pushed and patted the dough into a circle and cut it into wedges before baking. Anyway, I made them this morning per the recipe and they are exactly what I hoped they would be. Definitely 5 stars!
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