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Earl Grey Blackberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

A delightful treat combining the aromatic flavor of Earl Grey tea with fresh blackberries and a zesty lemon glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 8 scones
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, halved
  • 1 tablespoon loose Earl Grey tea leaves (or 1 tea bag)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Add the Earl Grey tea leaves to the dry mixture and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Fold in the halved blackberries gently.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently, and shape into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Place the scone wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • While the scones are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Once the scones are done, let them cool slightly and drizzle the lemon glaze over them.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalProtein: 3gSodium: 150mg
Keyword blackberries, Earl Grey, lemon glaze, scones
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