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Earl Grey Blackberry Scones with Lemon Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 scones 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Earl Grey Blackberry Scones with Lemon Glaze are tender, flaky, and bursting with fresh blackberries and fragrant Earl Grey tea. Finished with a zesty lemon glaze, they’re perfect for a sophisticated breakfast or afternoon tea treat. Adapted from Joy the Baker, this recipe yields 16 scones and requires chilling the ingredients for best results.

Ingredients

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Scone Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups (416 grams) all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Earl Grey tea, ground finely
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • Extra buttermilk and granulated sugar for topping

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) and position the baking tray in the upper one-third of the oven. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Grind Tea: Grind 1.5 tablespoons of Earl Grey tea using a small blender or mortar and pestle until it is finely ground.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, ground tea, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Discard any large pieces. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits. Chill the dry mixture in the fridge or freezer for 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg and then add the cold buttermilk, mixing gently. Rinse and pat dry the blackberries.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Remove the dry mixture from the fridge. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Gently fold in the blackberries, leaving some loose flour at the bottom is normal.
  6. Form Dough: Turn out the mixture onto a clean surface. Using the heel of your hand, push and fold the dough from top and sides to bring it together.
  7. Layer and Press: Cut the dough in half, stack one half over the other, and press with the heel of your hand to make it more cohesive. If needed, cut and layer once more gently, being careful not to overwork the dough to avoid tough scones.
  8. Shape and Cut: Pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch circles with a pastry cutter or squares with a knife. Re-shape and re-cut any excess dough carefully to avoid overworking.
  9. Chill Before Baking: Arrange scones on the prepared baking tray and place in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up the butter.
  10. Prepare for Baking: Brush the scones with buttermilk and sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes until golden brown on top. Transfer scones to a cooling rack lined with parchment paper immediately after baking.
  11. Make Lemon Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest together in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust with extra lemon juice or powdered sugar to achieve desired glaze consistency.
  12. Glaze and Set: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones evenly, letting the excess drip onto the parchment. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  13. Serve and Store: Serve scones fresh for best flavor. They keep well for about 2 days and can be frozen wrapped in plastic wrap for later use. Reheat gently before serving.

Notes

  • Keep all ingredients chilled to ensure tender, flaky scones.
  • Do not overwork the dough to maintain light texture.
  • Use fresh blackberries for best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust glaze consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar for a thicker or thinner glaze.
  • Scones freeze well when wrapped properly and can be reheated gently in an oven or toaster oven.
  • Grinding the Earl Grey tea releases its fragrant oils and enhances the flavor.

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