Blackberry Scones

The scones are a delightful fusion of tangy blackberries and sweet white chocolate, creating a perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. They are ideal for serving with a cup of tea or coffee, offering a sophisticated twist on a classic baked good.

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Ingredients

• 350g self-raising flour

• pinch of salt

• 50g sugar

• 75g butter, cold 

• 1 egg

• 100ml buttermilk

• 100 g white chocolate, chopped

• 80 g blackberries, mashed

• Note: buttermilk substitute:

• 90 ml milk

• 10 ml vinegar

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Method

• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

• If using the buttermilk substitute, combine the vinegar and milk and let sit for 5 minutes.

• Using a food processor or by hand, combine the dry ingredients and butter.

• Beat the egg with the buttermilk, then slowly add it to the mixture (set aside around 1 tbsp of the mixture).

• Chop 50 g of the white chocolate and fold it in with the mashed blackberries.

• Lightly flour your fingers and the worktop and turn the dough out onto it. Roll the dough out to about 3cm thick.

• Dip a 5 cm cutter in some flour and stamp out rounds.

• Brush them with the buttermilk mixture set aside.

• Bake for about 12-15 minutes.

• Swirl 50 g of melted chocolate on top of the scones.