Description
Delicious and flaky fruit scones perfect for fall, bursting with juicy dried fruits.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
- 2/3 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruit until evenly distributed.
- Combine the milk and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, and gradually add to the dry mixture, mixing gently.
- Shape the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for flakiness and don’t overmix once wet ingredients are added. Experiment with different dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British