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Huckleberry Scones

Delicious huckleberry scones that are flaky, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 oz butter (chilled and cut into small 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup huckleberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup milk (or half and half)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 10 additional huckleberries (for garnishing)
  • 1 tbsp milk (for thinning the glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix together the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cut in the chilled, diced butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Fold in the huckleberries gently.
  5. Combine the milk and vanilla extract, then pour it into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
  7. Slice the dough into squares or triangles.
  8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place your scone pieces on it.
  9. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool on a wire rack and drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.

Notes

Serve with fresh whipped cream or a pat of butter. Can add mix-ins like lemon zest or nuts for variation.

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Keywords: scones, huckleberry, baking, breakfast, brunch