Cranberry and white chocolate scones

CRANBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONES

Portions : 4 - Preparation : 15 minutes - Cooking time : 25 to 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1l (4 cups) flour
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons) baking powder
  • 5 ml (1 teaspoon) salt
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, coarsely cubed
  • 1 lemon, zest and ½ juice
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) dried cranberries
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) white chocolate chips
  • 375 ml (1 ½ cups) milk

Topping

  • Melted butter
  • Powdered sugar for decoration

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, using fingertips, combine flour, baking powder, salt, butter, lemon zest and sugar.
  3. Stir in cranberries, white chocolate chips, lemon juice and milk.
  4. On the work surface, using your fingertips, crush the ball of dough to form a cylinder, then cut out triangles in equal parts.
  5. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, arrange the triangles of dough. Using a knife, cut out two triangles for each one, brush with melted butter and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the scones are golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven, leave to cool, then sprinkle the top with powdered sugar.

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