Delightful Fruit Scones
Immerse yourself in the comforting flavors of Britain with these irresistible fruit scones. Perfectly flaky, buttery, and studded with juicy berries or dried fruit, these scones are a true delight. Pair them with a hot cup of tea or enjoy as a satisfying snack any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
- 3/4 cup cold milk plus more for brushing
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the cold milk and gently fold until the dough just begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the fresh or frozen berries, being careful not to crush them.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times, just until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a round, about 3/4-inch thick. Use a sharp, floured biscuit cutter to cut out scones, pressing straight down without twisting.
- Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a bit of milk.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
- Serve the warm fruit scones with clotted cream and your favorite jam or honey.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 310mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 33g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 4g