Description
These Blackberry Scones are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor. With simple ingredients and an easy prep method, they’re the ideal treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Enjoy the delightful combination of buttery scones and juicy blackberries, perfect for sharing with friends or family!
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
- â…” 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 the cold, diced butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then toss in the blackberries.
- Mix buttermilk and vanilla extract in a jug, then add to the flour mixture. Stir gently until the dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto the baking sheet and shape it into a circle, 1-inch thick and about 7 inches in diameter.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges, separating them slightly for baking.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown and firm. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the dough.
Ensure the butter is very cold for the best texture in the scones.
Leftover scones can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg