Blueberry Scones

Blueberry Scones

A twist on a classic recipe. If you don't have bluberries try with sultanas!

Preparation Time 10 minutes
Baking Time 12 minutes
Portions 8
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 5 stars
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Ingredients

125 grams Allinsons Wholemeal Self Raising Flour
125 grams Allinson Nature Friendly Self Raising Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
50 grams Chilled Butter Diced
25 grams Billington's Golden Caster Sugar
50 grams Dried Blueberries
284 ml Carton Buttermilk
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Additional Ingredients

100 grams Mascarpone cheese To serve
4 tbsp Greek yoghurt To serve
2 tbsp Billington’s Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar To serve
12 tsp Silver Spoon Cakecraft Natural Vanilla Extract To serve
8 tbsp Blueberry Jam To serve

Method

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  1. Put an ungreased baking sheet into the oven and preheat the oven to 220 C/fan200 C/gas mark 6
  2. Sift the flour and baking powder together in a bowl and add the sugar
  3. Add the butter and rub together with your fingertips to make crumbs. method tip
  4. Add the blueberries and pour in the buttermilk. Use a flat knife to mix everything together.
  5. Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface to make a smooth dough. Roll out to a thickness of 2.5cm (1 inch)
  6. Dip a 5cm plain cutter in some flour, then use it to stamp out 8 rounds of dough.
  7. Use a pallet knife to lift the sconed onto the pre-heated baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the sconed are risen and pale golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  8. For the filling; mix together the mascarpone cheese, greek yogurt, sugar and vanilla extract.
  9. To serve, split the sconed in half and serve with a dollop of mascarpone mixture and blueberry jam.
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Read all reviews (1) | Average rating: 5 stars

"love them i would make them any day!"

16-10-2009 | Author: bethlovesbaking | 5 stars

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