Save Tender, golden scones filled with juicy blueberries and a hint of birch syrup, perfect for cozy weekend breakfasts or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all purpose flour , 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar , 2 tsp baking powder , 1/2 tsp baking soda , 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- Cold Ingredients: 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter , cold , cubed
- Wet Ingredients: 2/3 cup (160 ml) buttermilk , cold , 1 large egg , 2 tbsp birch syrup (or substitute with maple syrup)
- Fruit: 1 1/4 cups (160 g) fresh blueberries (or frozen , unthawed)
- For Brushing & Topping: 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk , 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3:
- Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Step 4:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and birch syrup.
- Step 5:
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined.
- Step 6:
- Add the blueberries and gently fold them in, being careful not to overmix.
- Step 7:
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7 inch (18 cm) round , about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
- Step 8:
- Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet , spacing them apart.
- Step 9:
- Brush the tops with cream or milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Step 10:
- Bake for 20 22 minutes , or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 11:
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
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Save These scones bring a warm and comforting flavor perfect for sharing at breakfast or tea time.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can frozen blueberries be used?
Yes, frozen blueberries can be used without thawing to prevent extra moisture and maintain dough consistency.
- → What is the role of birch syrup in this dish?
Birch syrup adds a unique, woodsy sweetness that complements the tartness of the blueberries for a distinct flavor profile.
- → How should the butter be prepared for mixing?
Butter should be cold and cubed, then cut into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs for a flaky texture.
- → Can maple syrup substitute birch syrup?
Maple syrup can be used as a substitute, providing a similar natural sweetness though with a slightly different flavor.
- → What is the best way to shape the dough before baking?
Pat the dough onto a floured surface into a 7-inch round about 1 inch thick, then cut into 8 wedges for even baking.