Description
These Blackberry Scones are delightfully airy and fluffy with fresh blackberries adding a burst of flavor. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter. Bake these scones for a delicious start to your day!
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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gently fold in the blackberries.
- Mix buttermilk and vanilla extract in a separate jug, then add to the flour mixture. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Place the dough on the baking sheet, forming a 1-inch thick circle approximately 7 inches in diameter.
- Cut the circle into 8 wedges and space them apart for baking.
- Brush the tops with egg wash, then bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For a sweeter scone, consider adding some additional sugar to the dough.
Make sure not to overwork the dough to keep the scones light and fluffy.
These scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg