Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Blackberry Scones. These scones feature fresh blackberries, butter, and buttermilk for a perfect blend of flavors. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these easy-to-make scones are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) butter, cold and diced
- 1 cup (5oz/142g) fresh blackberries, cut into halves
- ⅔ cup (5 fl oz/150 ml) buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- egg wash
- 1 cup (4oz/115g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons (1 ½ oz/45 g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Toss in the blackberries.
- Combine buttermilk and vanilla extract in a small jug, then pour into the flour mixture. Stir gently until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and press into a circle 1-inch thick and 7 inches in diameter.
- Cut the circle into 8 wedges and space them apart.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown and firm when pressed. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use cold butter to achieve a flaky texture.
Feel free to substitute blackberries with raspberries or blueberries if desired.
Store leftover scones in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
