Raspberry-White Chocolate Scones

Ingredients and Weight

• All-purpose flour: 2 3/4 cups (350g)
• Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Baking powder: 2 tablespoons (30g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes: 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g)
• Buttermilk: 3/4 cup (180ml)
• Raspberry jam: 1/2 cup (125g)
• White chocolate chips: 1/2 cup (113g)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 - Beginner

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingers to work them into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Gradually add the buttermilk, mixing with a fork or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Form the dough into a ball, divide it in half, and pat each half into a 6-inch (15cm) circle.
7. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over one circle.
8. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips over the jam.
9. Place the other circle over the filling and press down gently around the edges to seal.
10. Cut the scones into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
12. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 300 per scone
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flaky and tender
• Sweet and tangy
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea

User Comments:

• "These scones were absolutely delicious! The raspberry jam and white chocolate chips were a perfect combination."
• "I made these for a group of friends and they raved about them. They were so easy to make and turned out so beautifully."
• "I've tried several different scone recipes before, but these are by far the best. They're so fluffy and flavorful."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For best results, use cold butter and buttermilk.
• Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough scones.
• If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 3/4 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
• You can use any type of fruit jam or preserves you like in place of the raspberry jam.
• If you don't have white chocolate chips, you can use chopped white chocolate instead.