Blackberry Scones

Ingredients:

For the Scones:

• 250g all-purpose flour
• 100g granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 115g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg, cold
• 100g heavy cream, cold
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 150g blackberries, fresh or frozen, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, to coat blackberries
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream, for brushing
• 3 tablespoons coarse sugar, for sprinkling

For the Icing (Optional):

• 100g powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh blackberry juice
• A few drops of lemon juice

Instructions:

Make the Scones:

1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut in butter: Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add wet ingredients: Whisk together egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Add blackberries: Toss blackberries in flour to coat. Gently fold into the dough.
5. Shape and bake: Divide dough into two halves. Shape each half into a disk. Cut each disk into 8 wedges. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Make the Icing (Optional):

1. Combine ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, blackberry juice, and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Drizzle: Drizzle icing over cooled scones.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the scone batter.
• To make the scones extra flaky, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
• For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and cream cheese in the scone dough.

Enjoy your delicious Blackberry Scones!