Description
Delicious scones infused with Earl Grey tea and fresh blackberries, topped with a zesty lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the Earl Grey tea leaves and blackberries gently.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the scones are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the dough rest for 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to substitute blackberries with other berries if desired.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg