Blackberry Lemon Scones
- PREP 15min
- COOK 15min
- TOTAL 30min
These blackberry scones are easy and come together quickly. We love using fresh blackberries for these, but thawed, frozen blackberries will also work. For the best texture, use the coldest butter and sour cream possible and try your best not to over mix the scone batter.
You Will Need
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for scone tops
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
6 ounces fresh blackberries
Directions
Make Dough
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicon baking mat.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and the salt in a medium bowl.
Use a pastry blender to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal with a few small crumbles of butter the size of peas. (Or use a food processor).
In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, egg, and lemon zest until blended then add to the flour and butter mixture. Use a rubber spatula to mix until a crumbly dough forms. Gently stir in the blackberries. Don’t worry if some of the berries are crushed a bit.
Transfer the dough and all dry, floury bits to a lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough 3 to 5 times until it just comes together. Form into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 triangles, or use a biscuit cutter.
Bake Scones
Place scones onto the baking sheet and lightly sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake until light golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- To Store: Scones are best eaten fresh. If you do have leftovers, your best bet to keeping them fresh is to freeze them. Freeze baked and cooled scones until hard then transfer to resealable plastic bags. Keep up to three weeks. To reheat, bake in a 350 degree F oven until warmed. It shouldn’t take long.
- You can also freeze unbaked scone dough. Chill cut scones in the freezer until firm, and then transfer to resealable plastic bags. Keep up to three weeks. Bake in a 400 degree F oven straight from the freezer. (They may take a few extra minutes).
- We originally created this recipe for Betty Crocker, but couldn’t wait to share with you.
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