Rustic Birch Warm Blueberry (Printable View)

Golden scones with juicy blueberries and a hint of birch syrup, perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Cold Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2/3 cup cold buttermilk
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tablespoons birch syrup or maple syrup

→ Fruit

10 - 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, unthawed

→ For Brushing & Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
12 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Add the cold cubed butter and cut into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Whisk together cold buttermilk, egg, and birch syrup in a separate bowl.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
06 - Add the blueberries and fold gently to avoid overmixing.
07 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch round about 1 inch thick.
08 - Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart.
09 - Brush the tops with cream or milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
10 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique woodsy sweetness from birch syrup
  • Perfectly tender and golden scones
02 -
  • Birch syrup adds a unique woodsy sweetness maple syrup can be used as substitute
  • Use frozen blueberries unthawed to prevent excess moisture
03 -
  • Add 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest for a citrusy note
  • Serve with clotted cream or lemon curd for extra treat
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