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Scones, with their crumbly texture and delightful flavors, are a timeless treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Elevate your baking game with these Blackberry Lime Scones, a fusion of sweet blackberries and zesty lime that promises to delight your taste buds. Let’s dive into the recipe and savor the joy of homemade scones.
Instructions:
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- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Blackberries and Lime Zest: Gently fold in the fresh blackberries and lime zest, ensuring even distribution.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Combine and Form Dough: Stir the mixture until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Shape and Cut: Pat the dough into a circle, about 1 inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 wedges.
- Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash.
- Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze: While the scones are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lime juice until smooth.
- Glaze the Scones: Once the scones have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the tops.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the glaze to set, then serve these Blackberry Lime Scones with your favorite hot beverage.
Notes:
- Ensure the butter is cold for flaky scones.
- Be gentle when incorporating the blackberries to avoid crushing them.
- Experiment with different glaze consistencies for varying levels of sweetness.
Delight your taste buds with the perfect balance of sweetness from juicy blackberries and the zesty kick of lime in these homemade scones. The crumbly texture and vibrant flavors make these Blackberry Lime Scones a delightful addition to your baking repertoire. Share them with friends, and family, or savor them alone – either way, these scones are bound to become a favorite treat. Enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade baking and the satisfaction of creating something truly delicious.
Delight Your Taste Buds with Blackberry Lime Scones
Ingredients
- – 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- – 1/2 teaspoon salt
- – 2 teaspoons baking powder
- – 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- – 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- – 2 teaspoons lime zest
- – 1 stick 4 ounces unsalted butter very cold and finely chopped
- – 1 large beaten egg
- – 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk
- – 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen if frozen, do not thaw
For the Egg Wash:
- – 1 large beaten egg
- – 1 teaspoon milk or water
For the Glaze:
- – 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- – 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and lime zest in a large bowl.
- Butter Mixture: Cut very cold butter into tiny pieces and incorporate into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk beaten egg and whole milk. Add to the flour mixture, stirring until just moistened.
- Add Blackberries: Gently fold in blackberries.
- Shape and Cut: Flour a work surface, shape the dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the baking sheet.
- Egg Wash: Lightly brush each scone with the egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until light golden brown.
- Glaze: Whisk lime juice and confectioners sugar for the glaze. Drizzle over warm scones.
- Enjoy these delectable Blackberry-Lime Scones!
Notes
- For extra freshness, you can substitute frozen blackberries for fresh ones.
- These scones are best enjoyed the day they are made, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days
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