Description
These Earl Grey Blackberry Scones with a zesty Lemon Glaze are a delightful treat that combines the floral notes of earl grey tea with juicy blackberries, topped off with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for a leisurely brunch or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Scone Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (416 grams)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoon earl grey tea, ground until fine
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- Extra buttermilk & granulated sugar to top scones before baking
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking tray: Preheat oven to 400°F and position baking tray in the upper 1/3 of the oven. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Grind earl grey tea: Grind 1 1/4 tbs earl grey tea until fine.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, ground tea, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized or smaller.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and combine with buttermilk.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in blackberries.
- Shape and cut dough: Shape dough, cut into circles or squares, and place on prepared tray. Brush with buttermilk and sugar.
- Bake: Freeze scones for 5 minutes, then bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a rack.
- Prepare glaze: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Glaze scones: Drizzle glaze over cooled scones and let set for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy scones fresh or store for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Be careful not to overwork the dough to keep the scones tender.
- Adjust glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- For best results, serve scones warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Earl Grey, Blackberry, Scones, Lemon Glaze, Brunch, Tea Time
