Blueberry (Or Chocolate Chip) Scones With Butter Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Delicious Blueberry (Or Chocolate Chip) Scones With Butter Sauce recipe for your breakfast or afternoon tea
in Bakery

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg , beaten
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup blueberries , fresh or frozen ( or mini-chocolate chips )
1 large egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup real butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
443
Sugar
26g
Fat
24g
Blueberry (Or Chocolate Chip) Scones With Butter Sauce is an easy and delicious recipe for breakfast or afternoon tea. These scones are a classic British pastry and they are quite simple to make. The scones are typically light and fluffy, and the addition of blueberries or chocolate chips gives them an extra touch of sweetness. They are best served warm with generous amounts of butter sauce that melts in your mouth.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
3.Cut butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture, use your hands to break the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.Add beaten egg, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup heavy cream to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
5.Gently fold blueberries or mini-chocolate chips into the mixture with a spatula.
6.Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until it comes together.
7.Cut with a sharp knife into 8 equal wedges. Brush the scones with egg wash and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
9.While baking, make the butter sauce by combining half-and-half, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
10.Serve with warm butter sauce over the scones.

PROS

These Blueberry (Or Chocolate Chip) Scones With Butter Sauce are the perfect sweet breakfast or afternoon snack.

The scones are buttery and tender, with juicy blueberries or chocolate chips.
The warm butter sauce adds a rich and velvety touch to the scones.

CONS

These scones are high in calories, sugar, and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which can protect against heart disease, cognitive decline, and cancer.
Eating moderate amounts of chocolate chips has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, improving brain function, and boosting mood.

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