Imagine biting into a perfectly golden, flaky scone that bursts with the sweet tang of mixed berries and the aromatic whisper of fresh rosemary. These aren't just any ordinary scones - they're a British-inspired delicacy that will transform your breakfast or afternoon tea from mundane to extraordinary. With just 35 minutes of total preparation time, you'll create a bakery-worthy treat that looks like it took hours to prepare, impressing everyone from family to unexpected guests.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 8 scones
Ingredients
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 60g cold butter, cubed
- 150ml milk
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Gently fold in the chopped fresh rosemary, distributing it evenly throughout the mixture.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and slowly pour in the milk. Mix with a fork or wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
- Carefully fold in the mixed berries, being gentle to avoid crushing them and turning the dough completely purple.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a round disc about 2 cm thick.
- Cut the disc into 8 equal wedges using a sharp knife.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
- Optional: Brush the top of each scone with a little extra milk for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Keep your butter ice-cold - this is the secret to achieving those signature flaky layers.
- Handle the dough as little as possible to prevent tough scones.
- Use fresh, high-quality berries for the most vibrant flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough - stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are just combined.
- For extra richness, you can substitute some milk with heavy cream.
- If berries are very juicy, toss them in a little flour before adding to prevent color bleeding.
- Let the scones cool slightly before serving to allow the texture to set perfectly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
