English Scones With Mixed Summer Berries and Cream

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4
Enjoy English Scones with Mixed Summer Berries and Cream for a delectable tea-time snack or breakfast treat
in Bakery

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g plain white flour , plus extra for dusting
2 eggs , beaten
75 g caster sugar
30 g baking powder
75 g butter , softened
230 ml milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
150 g semi-dried berries , strawberries , raspberries , blackberries , bilberries and cherries
1 egg , beaten , for egg wash
golden caster sugar , for glaze
jam and cream , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
354
Sugar
19g
Fat
14g
English Scones With Mixed Summer Berries and Cream is a classic British recipe that has been enjoyed for breakfast or afternoon tea for centuries. They are light, fluffy and buttery, full of sweet and tangy flavors from the mixed summer berries. Variations of the recipe add dried fruit or chocolate chips, but the original recipe is simple, flavorful and satisfying. Making scones is a great activity for a lazy afternoon at home or for impressing guests for a high-tea party. The recipe requires less than an hour from start to finish and the results are always impressive.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
2.Combine flour, baking powder and caster sugar in a large bowl.
3.Rub in butter until the mixture becomes a crumbly texture.
4.In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
5.Mix the semi-dried berries into the flour mixture.
6.Combine everything gently, until just combined.
7.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently, shaping it into a round that is roughly 3cm thick.
8.Cut it into eighths, brush each wedge with egg wash and sprinkle the golden caster sugar over the top.
9.Space out on a baking tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
10.Serve with jam and cream, and add fresh summer berries on top for a colorful finish.

PROS

These scones are a classic, timeless British recipe that are a beloved tea-time snack or breakfast treat.

Semi-dried mixed summer berries add a sweet, tart note to the scones.

They are easy and quick to make, with simple ingredients that are often found at home.

CONS

Overworking the dough can cause the scones to become tough.

High in sugar and calories, it should be consumed in moderate amounts as a part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scones have a moderate amount of fiber, which can help in maintaining good digestive health.
Semi-dried berries, especially bilberries, are rich in antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties beneficial for overall health.

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