Rhubarb Scones Recipe with Golden Crust and Soft Center
Rhubarb scones with a tender crumb, buttery layers, and tart fruit pieces baked into a golden, rustic breakfast pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup rhubarb
1 egg
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Whisk wet ingredients together.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures.
- Fold in rhubarb.
- Shape dough and cut into wedges.
- Brush with milk and sugar.
- Bake at 400°F until golden.
Notes
Handle dough gently and keep butter cold for best texture.