Black Sesame Butter Scones
These butter scones are generously flecked with roasted black sesame powder, yielding a distinctive grey-toned crumb and an intensely nutty fragrance. The exterior bakes to a golden, flaky crust while the interior stays soft and moist, thanks to a healthy measure of heavy cream folded into the dough. Each bite releases a deep, toasted sesame aroma that pairs naturally with a cup of tea or coffee. Unlike plain scones that rely on jam or clotted cream for character, these carry enough flavor on their own, though a thin spread of honey brings out additional sweetness. They are at their finest straight from the oven, when the sesame oils are most aromatic, but hold up well for a day if wrapped tightly.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine flour, black sesame, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Rub in cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- 4
Whisk cream and egg, then fold in until the dough just comes together.
- 5
Pat dough to 2.5 cm thick, cut into 8 wedges, and place on the tray.
- 6
Brush tops with cream, bake 16–18 minutes, then cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
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