Description
These Blackberry Scones are a delightful treat, featuring fresh blackberries and a buttery base. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack, they are simple to prepare and offer a burst of flavor in every bite.
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 (5 oz/142 g) fresh blackberries, cut into halves (or left whole if small)
- ⅔ cup (5 fl oz/150 ml) buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- egg wash
- 1 cup (4 oz/115 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons (1 ½ oz/45 g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a pastry blender or your fingers, mix in the cold diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gently fold in the blackberries.
- In a separate container, mix the buttermilk and vanilla extract, then pour this into the flour mixture. Stir just until the dough begins to come together.
- Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a 1-inch thick circle, approximately 7 inches in diameter.
- Cut the circle into 8 wedges and space them apart on the baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack after baking.
Notes
Ensure your butter is cold for better texture in the scones.
For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter and fresh blackberries.
Store leftover scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
