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Blackberry Scones with Vanilla Glaze Recipe

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These tender and buttery Blackberry Scones are a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a crisp golden crust and a soft, flaky interior. The addition of a smooth vanilla glaze adds a luscious finishing touch, making these scones an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones

Ingredients

For the scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup cold buttermilk, plus more for brushing the tops
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups blackberries*
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling on scones

For the vanilla glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to prevent the scones from sticking during baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
  3. Cut In the Butter: Using a pastry blender or your hands, quickly cut the cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles a coarse meal with a few larger lumps of butter remaining. This helps create a flaky texture.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk, egg, and vanilla bean paste or extract until fully combined.
  5. Form the Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently with a spatula until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix to keep the scones tender.
  6. Fold in Blackberries: Gently fold in the blackberries, taking care not to crush them so they don’t color the dough overly purple.
  7. Shape and Cut Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured countertop. Gently push the dough together into a ball, then pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 8 equal triangular scones, working quickly to keep the butter cold.
  8. Freeze Before Baking: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 15 to 20 minutes. This step prevents them from spreading too much while baking.
  9. Brush and Sprinkle: Remove from the freezer and brush the tops lightly with additional buttermilk. Sprinkle the scones with turbinado sugar to add crunch and sweetness.
  10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 23 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on the bottom and edges.
  11. Cool: Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  12. Make the Vanilla Glaze: While the scones cool, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, whole milk, and vanilla bean paste or extract in a small bowl until smooth.
  13. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled scones and serve them slightly warm for the best taste.

Notes

  • If your blackberries are large, cut them in half to distribute evenly. Fold them gently to avoid turning the dough purple.
  • You can use frozen blackberries, but do not thaw them before folding into the dough.
  • Storage: Scones are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Freezing Baked Scones: Freeze unglazed scones in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen in the oven at 350°F for 10–12 minutes and add glaze afterward.
  • Freezing the Dough: Shape and cut scones, freeze on a baking sheet until solid, then move to a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the baking time.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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