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Mini Raspberry Almond Scones

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 by Darla

Mini Raspberry Almond Scones by BakingdomI realize it has been over a week since I posted any new recipes, but you guys, my mom was visiting me last week!

Before this latest visit, I hadn’t seen her in two years. That’s just stupid. So I was a little busy and distracted last week. It was fantastic.

We ate a lot of food, went bowling, saw some waterfalls, ate, went shopping, ate, visited the Oregon coast, ate and went shopping, hit up the salon together, went shopping some more, took a day trip to Seattle where we ate and shopped a lot…especially ate, then shopped some more, and finally, we ate.

It was a good great week.

The day she arrived, she wasted no time requesting two things for me to cook for her while she was here. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I was that she had special requests. 🙂

The first thing she wanted, and I was more than happy to make, was my Mulligatawny Soup. Like I’d ever say no to that! It’s simple and delicious, and one of my all-time favorite foods, so yeah…easy choice.

Secondly, she requested scones. She didn’t care what flavor or variety I made, she just asked if I’d make some scones. Considering the fact that I actually have a secret obsession with scones, this wasn’t an issue at all. I decided it would be stupid not to make something I could share with you guys, as well, so I came up with a new flavor. I wanted something summery, but not too much like other recipes I’ve already made.

I already had plenty of raspberries on hand, and since I had a bag of almonds waiting around to do something tasty, I threw them in, too. It was a wise choice, and I don’t regret my actions one bit.

Red Ripe Raspberries by BakingdomEvery time I bake with fresh raspberries, I always want to take lots of pictures of them all by themselves. They’re like the supermodels of the fruit world…so photogenic.

I’m weird. Whatever.

Raspberry Almond Scones by BakingdomThese scones were pretty crazy delicious straight from the oven, without any topping, but I always like a little extra zing to my scones, so I whipped up an easy raspberry simple syrup to go on top, then added a dusting of sugar and almonds.

It was the right decision.

Sweet Raspberry Almond Scones by BakingdomJust look at how the syrup and sugar formed a sweet crust on top of the scones. How could that ever be wrong? With the combination of fresh raspberries and almonds inside, and the sweet topping outside, you don’t even need to add any butter or jam to these…

Buttery Raspberry Almond Scones by Bakingdom…but you should. Obviously.

These scones turned out so light and buttery, with just the right hint of almond flavoring and crunch perfectly complimenting the sweet-tart flavor bursts of the raspberries. They’re just the way a scone should be: lightly sweetened and fluffy, almost biscuit-like, allowing the flavorings and toppings to come through.

Plus, simple. And simple is always, always a good thing. Mix these up and shape them the night before you’ll be serving them to make your morning even easier, too.

Enjoy!

Raspberry Almond Scones
Makes 8 standard scones or 16 mini

Ingredients

FOR THE SCONES
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (you can add more, as desired, but this is a strong extract, so use sparingly)
fresh raspberries

FOR THE TOPPING
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh raspberries (about 10 to 12 berries)

To make the scones: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or  Silpat mat.

Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and almonds to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the ingredients 5 or 6 times to combine. Distribute the butter evenly over the top of the flour mixture and pulse another 5 or 6 times until the butter is cut to about pea sized. Pour in the heavy cream and pulse until the ingredients just come together as a dough, about 6 pulses. Pour the mixture onto a lightly floured surface, sprinkle the berries on top, and lightly pull the loose pieces together to form a more cohesive dough. Don’t worry abut smashing some of the berries, but be gentle enough that many are left whole (this will help achieve a very light scone.)

Once your dough is formed, shape it into a disk about an inch thick and 7 to 8 inches across (for standard scones). To make mini scones, divide the evenly in half, and shape each piece of dough into smaller disks. Using a sharp knife or a dough cutter, cut the disk(s) into eight equal wedges and transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool on a wire cooling rack for 5-10 minutes before topping.

To make the topping: While the scones are baking, combine the 1/2 cup of sugar and the sliced almonds in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times, until the almonds are chopped finer and mixed with the sugar. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl; set aside.

Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan set over medium high heat. Add the raspberries, and heat until the mixture just comes to a light boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring as needed. Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the raspberry solids, and allow to cool until ready to use.

Once the scones have cooled for at least 10 minutes, dip the top each scone into the raspberry syrup, allowing any excess to drip off. Dip the scones into the almond sugar, sprinkle with more almonds, as desired. Serve warm.

Recipe by Darla

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Comments

  1. sara says

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10:02 am

    YUM! Those scones look awesome! 🙂

  2. Luzie says

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 11:11 am

    I love your recipes so much!

  3. Glory/ Glorious Treats says

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    So glad you had such a nice visit with your mom! The scones look incredibly delicious!! And I giggled at your “they’re the supermodels of fruit” =) I agree, some fruit in particular just begs to be photographed a little extra!

  4. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    These sound lovely! I recently posted strawberry almond scones on my blog today too! I’d love to try the recipe with raspberries 🙂

  5. Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen says

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Those look amazing. I love scones so much!

  6. Johlene says

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Your phots are a feast for the eye! I love them! Food styling is super popular these days and you have it down to the T.. WOW!!

    Regards,
    Johlene
    Flavours&Frosting

  7. nessa says

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 4:36 am

    these scones look phenomenal! So glad to hear that you had a get time with your mom!

  8. Heather @ Snookie's Cakes says

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Those look delicious! Your photography is beautiful.

  9. Laura@bakinginpyjamas says

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Your photography is beautiful Darla and these scones sound perfect.

  10. Maria @ Box of Stolen Socks says

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Just lovely, the colours, the photography, your choice to make raspberry scones, brilliant! Well done!! I am sure your mum was super happy with her special scones! and by the way this is how I like to spend time when my mum is visiting eating and shopping and eating and eating! It is simply the best.

  11. Abby says

    Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    yum – these look delicious… and i absolutely adore the raspberry shot! gorgeous food styling, as usual. 🙂

  12. Renee @ Awesome on $20 says

    Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    These look lovely. It sounds like you had a lovely time with your mom. How awesome!

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