Blackberry Scones

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Granulated sugar

1/4 cup

Baking powder

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, cold and cubed

Heavy cream

1/2 cup

Egg

1, lightly beaten

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Fresh blackberries

1 cup

Powdered sugar

for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the fresh blackberries, taking care not to break them.
7. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
8. Shape the dough into a circle, about 1-inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 8 wedges.
9. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
10. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
12. Dust the scones with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.