Blackberry Lime Scones

Ingredients:

• 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 granulated cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, VERY cold and cut into tiny pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen (If using frozen, do not thaw first)

FOR THE EGG WASH:

• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon milk or water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling

FOR GLAZE:

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3/4 cup confectioners sugar

PREPARATION:

• Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and lime zest; whisk well to combine. Quickly cut the butter into small cubes then work them into the mixture (using your fingers, two forks, or a pastry cutter) until lit resembles a coarse meal. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, then add to flour mixture. Use the fork to stir everything together until just moistened.
• Add blackberries and gently stir into dough. Don’t worry if some of the berries break up a bit.
• Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, floured work surface, then shape the dough into an 8-inch circle.
• Cut the dough into 8 wedges and carefully transfer to the prepared sheet.
• Lightly brush each scones with the egg wash, then sprinkle the top of each scone with sugar.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Allow scones to cool on the baking sheet while you make the glaze.

FOR THE GLAZE:

• In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice and confectioners sugar. Drizzle over warm scones and serve at once.

Enjoy !