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Earl Grey Blackberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Earl Grey Blackberry Scones with Lemon Glaze Bliss

These Earl Grey Blackberry Scones with Lemon Glaze are a delightful breakfast treat that pairs perfectly with morning tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Kosher salt is ideal.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Keep chilled for maximum rise.
  • 1 cup Blackberries Fresh fruit; blueberries are a good substitute.
  • 1 cup Earl Grey Tea Use your preferred brand.
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk mixed with lemon juice.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Orange zest can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice For drizzle.
For the Drizzle
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Ensure it's sifted.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Essential for flavor depth.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry cutter
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gently fold in the blackberries and cooled Earl Grey tea.
  5. Mix in the buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms.
  6. Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut it into 8 wedges.
  7. Chill the scone wedges in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  8. Bake the scones for 18-20 minutes until golden.
  9. Prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the scones once they have cooled for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold and avoid overmixing for best results. Store scones in an airtight container.

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