Description
Delight in these fluffy Earl Grey Blackberry Scones infused with fragrant tea leaves and fresh blackberries, finished with a tangy lemon glaze for a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors. Ideal for breakfast or a teatime treat, these scones bake to golden perfection with a tender crumb inside.
Ingredients
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Scone Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tsp Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and Earl Grey tea leaves, ensuring they are well combined for even flavor distribution.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry mix using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will create a flaky texture.
- Add Blackberries: Gently fold in the fresh blackberries to the crumbly mixture, taking care not to crush them and release too much juice.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine whole milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined to form a soft dough without overmixing.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a roughly 1-inch thick circle. Cut the dough into 8 wedges or your desired shapes for scones.
- Bake: Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring some space between each, then bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack before drizzling with a lemon glaze made from lemon juice and sugar as desired, enhancing their zesty flavor.
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve a flaky texture in the scones.
- Handle blackberries gently to prevent excessive bleeding of juice into the dough.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the scones light and tender.
- The lemon glaze can be adjusted in sweetness according to preference by adding powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.
- Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
