Saskatoon Berry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Fluffy scones studded with juicy Saskatoon berries and drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£1.12/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Breakfast

Cuisine:

British

Ingredients

Servings

2.5cupsAll-purpose flour(Plus extra for dusting)

£0.35

0.3cupGranulated sugar

£0.10

2.5teaspoonsBaking powder

£0.08

0.5teaspoonBaking soda

£0.02

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.5cupCold unsalted butter(Cut into small cubes)

£1.20

0.8cupButtermilk(Plus 1 tablespoon for brushing)

£0.60

1teaspoonVanilla extract

£0.15

1cupSaskatoon berries(Fresh or frozen (if frozen, don't thaw))

£6.00

1cupPowdered sugar

£0.30

2tablespoonsLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

Total Cost

£8.96

£1.12 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and vanilla extract.
5.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
6.
Gently fold in the Saskatoon berries.
7.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
8.
Use a biscuit cutter or a knife to cut out scones. You can re-roll the scraps, but the scones may be tougher.
9.
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
10.
Brush the tops of the scones with the extra tablespoon of buttermilk.
11.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
12.
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.
13.
Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack before drizzling with the lemon glaze. Serve warm.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (115g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

16g

23% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

24 g

27% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

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.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Pastry blender or fork

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