Description
A delightful and easy-to-follow recipe for blackberry scones, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup (50 grams)
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon (15 grams)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 grams), cold and cubed
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120 milliliters), plus extra for brushing
- Egg: 1 large
- Fresh blackberries: 1 cup (150 grams), washed and dried
- Powdered sugar: for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in the fresh blackberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and the egg until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the flour and butter mixture and gently mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Transfer the scones to a prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with heavy cream, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for the best flavor.
- Keep the butter cold for a flaky texture.
- Brush the tops with heavy cream for a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: blackberry scones, baking, dessert, easy recipe