Rustic Birch-Warm Blueberry (Print View)

Tender golden scones filled with fresh blueberries and a delicate birch syrup sweetness.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
03 - Cut cold butter into the dry mixture with a pastry cutter or fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
04 - Whisk buttermilk, egg, and birch syrup in a separate bowl until combined.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry and gently mix until just combined.
06 - Carefully fold the blueberries into the dough without overmixing.
07 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a 7-inch round about 1 inch thick.
08 - Cut dough into 8 wedges and space evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Brush tops with cream or milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
10 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center is clean.
11 - Allow scones to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Birch syrup adds a unique woodsy sweetness maple syrup can be used as a substitute
  • Frozen blueberries may be used without thawing to prevent excess moisture
03 -
  • Use cold butter for flaky texture
  • Do not overmix to keep scones tender
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