Description
Delightful Lemon Raspberry Scones bring sunshine to morning tables with their tangy, sweet combination. Buttery, crumbly pastries deliver pure pleasure, promising a perfect companion for coffee or tea that makes breakfast feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter
- 12 cup fresh raspberries
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- Zest of 1 medium-size lemon
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by positioning the oven rack in the center and heating to 400°F. Arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal scone placement.
- Accelerate the cream’s chilling process by placing it in the freezer for a precise 10-15 minute interval.
- Transform butter into a liquid state using microwave technique, then allow it to cool and stabilize at room temperature.
- Craft a flavor foundation by whisking together flour, lemon zest, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a comprehensive mixing vessel.
- Merge the thoroughly chilled cream with the cooled butter, observing the formation of delicate butter clusters.
- Integrate the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, using minimal stirring to maintain a tender scone texture.
- Carefully deconstruct fresh raspberries into smaller fragments, distributing them gently throughout the dough with a light folding motion.
- Strategically deposit billowy dough mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, then implement a precision cooling phase by refrigerating for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- Position the scones in the preheated oven, monitoring their transformation for 18-22 minutes until they achieve a golden, appetizing exterior.
- Transfer the freshly baked scones to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to rest and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Chill the cream thoroughly to ensure flakier, more tender scones with a delicate texture.
- Use room temperature butter for better incorporation and smoother mixing of ingredients.
- Break raspberries gently to prevent crushing and maintain distinct fruit pockets throughout the scone.
- Pre-chilling the shaped scones helps prevent spreading and creates a more defined, bakery-style appearance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 209 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg