Mimi's Raspberry Scones

Mimi in Maine's Note:

This is a basic cream scone dough that you can use to make any kind of scone. It is delicious.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

SCONES

• 2 cups flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons chilled butter (cut into pieces)
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup cream , plus
• 2 tablespoons cream

BERRIES

• 1 cup raspberries

EGG WASH FOR TOPS

• 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
• 1 tablespoon cream

Directions:

1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. With a pastry blended cut the butter in to look like coarse crumbs.
3. Gently fold the berries into the flour mixture.
4. In a small bowl combine the cream, beaten egg, and vanilla; mix well.
5. Add this to the flour mixture and stir till just combined; do not overmix.
6. Knead dough gently on a lightly floured board being careful of the berries.
7. Roll or pat into a circle that is about 7" round and about 1 1/2" thick.
8. Cut the circle in half and each half into four pie-shaped wedges.
9. Place on a baking sheet; brush the tops with egg wash.
10. Bake in a 400-425 degree oven on the middle rack; to prevent browning on the bottom, place the cookie sheet on top of another cookie sheet; bake for about 20 minutes or till nicely browned.
11. Best eaten the day they are made.

Reviews

[alibumbayay]

I've been testing scone recipes for the past few months, and this one is the best yet! I used whole wheat flour, frozen raspberries and added orange zest to the batter and sprinkled a bit of white sugar on top of the glaze. These are literally the best scones I've made%u2014and I've made a lot! I can't wait to make tweaks and try other berries and flours.

[kfr33man1]

I followed the recipe as given, but I did sprinkle a little sugar on the tops of the scones after adding the egg wash. I really like the texture, and the scones cooked up to a beautiful golden brown. Although I liked the taste overall, I felt it needed to be sweeter. I'd definately make these again, but I'll try adding a bit more sugar to the recipe. Thanks for sharing.

[ferrarama]

I made this with half whole wheat flour, yogurt instead of cream, and blackberries. So far so good.