Fluffy scones studded with juicy Saskatoon berries and drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the Saskatoon berries.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
Use a biscuit cutter or a knife to cut out scones. You can re-roll the scraps, but the scones may be tougher.
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the scones with the extra tablespoon of buttermilk.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the scones are baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice or powdered sugar to adjust the consistency as needed.
Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack before drizzling with the lemon glaze. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving (115g)
Use very cold butter and buttermilk for the best, flakiest scones.
Don't overmix the dough, or the scones will be tough.
If using frozen Saskatoon berries, don't thaw them before adding them to the dough. This will prevent them from bleeding and making the scones soggy.
For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the scone dough.
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