Prairie Saskatoon Berry and Oatmeal Scones
Hearty and slightly sweet scones featuring the unique flavor of saskatoon berries, complemented by the wholesome texture of oats, a perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g All-purpose flour
- 80 g Rolled oats
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 100 g Cold unsalted butter(cut into small cubes)
- 150 g Fresh or frozen saskatoon berries
- 180 ml Milk or buttermilk
- 1 large Egg(beaten, for egg wash)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Gently stir in the saskatoon berries. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them.
- 5
Make a well in the center and pour in the milk or buttermilk. Mix with a fork until just combined; do not overmix.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a round disk about 2 cm thick.
- 7
Cut the disk into 8 wedges. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8
Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg wash.
- 9
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Best served warm.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using cold butter is key to flaky scones.
- ✓Handle the dough as little as possible to avoid tough scones.
- ✓Saskatoon berries can be substituted with blueberries or cranberries if unavailable.
🔄 Variations
- Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dry ingredients for a brighter flavor.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Serve with clotted cream or whipped cream and jam.