Mary Berry Fruit Scones Recipe

Why You’ll Like It

If you’ve found your way to this page, you probably already know how much Mary Berry loves baking — with years of experience creating easy-to-follow and delicious recipes. But let me tell you why you should love Mary Berry’s scones too!

• It’s fun to make scones from scratch — and even more fun if you get the kids involved in a rewarding activity you can enjoy together.
• You only need 20 minutes once you get the hang of it. That’s less time than it takes to pop to the shop and buy some — and you likely already have all the ingredients at home.
• Mary Berry’s recipe for fruit scones is tried and tested, so you can be sure the end result will be a batch of light, fluffy, and wonderfully tasty scones every time.

For The Perfect Mary Berry Scones

• Portion Size: Mary Berry’s recipe yields 14 scones [1], but using a 5cm (2-inch) cutter, you may get 8 scones. 
• Key to Perfection: Ensure the dough isn’t too dry, and avoid overhandling it for light, fluffy scones. [1]
• Soft & Moist: After baking, wrap the scones in a clean tea towel to keep them soft. [1]
• Sticky Dough: A slightly sticky dough with minimal handling is the secret to perfect scones. [2]  Many readers have mentioned that the dough can become too sticky due to the wet ingredients. It’s best to avoid adding any milk unless absolutely necessary to maintain the right dough consistency.
• Storage & Freezing: Scones are best fresh, but if freezing, cool them completely before freezing. To serve from frozen, thaw at room temperature and refresh in a moderate oven for about 10 minutes. [2]

What You Need

• Self-raising flour — 225 g (8oz) For a lighter texture, sift the flour from a height.
• Baking powder — 1 tsp (level)
• Butter (softened) — 50 g (2oz) You can substitute with margarine if preferred.
• Caster sugar — 25 g (1oz)
• Mixed dried fruit — 50 g (2oz) Feel free to swap with currants, raisins, or sultanas.
• Egg — 1 large
• Milk — 2 tbsp Optional. Use only if the dough feels dry, you can add a splash more.

How To Make Mary Berry Scones From Scratch

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) or Gas Mark 7.
2. Grease 2 baking trays or line them with baking paper.
3. Sift the self-raising flour and baking powder into a large bowl. For lighter, fluffier scones, try sifting your flour from as high as you can — it helps aerate the mixture beautifully.
4. Add the softened butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
5. Stir in the caster sugar and mixed dried fruit.
6. Break the egg into a measuring jug and add enough milk to reach 150ml (¼ pint). Beat the mixture lightly.
7. Pour the egg and milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir to form a soft, but not sticky, dough.
8. Lightly flour your work surface, turn out the dough, and knead it gently. Roll it out to about 1cm (½ inch) thickness.
9. Use a fluted 5cm (2 inch) cutter to cut rounds and place them on the prepared baking trays.
10. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk for a golden finish.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the scones are pale golden brown.
12. Transfer the baked scones to a wire rack to cool.
13. Serve fresh with strawberry jam, clotted cream, or your favourite toppings.

Saving Mary Berry Scones For Later

• Serve the scones fresh with your favourite toppings such as Mary Berry’s strawberry jam,  clotted cream, or whipped cream. If you’re from Michigan you might want to serve it with a special homemade Thimbleberry Jam.
• For a more indulgent treat, add fresh berries or a drizzle of honey on top.

Storing The Fruit Scones

Scones are best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store them:

• For up to 3 days – keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.
• For longer storage –  you can freeze them. Allow the scones to cool completely before freezing. To serve from frozen, thaw at room temperature and refresh in a moderate oven for about 10 minutes.

More Fruit Bread Recipes:

• Mary Berry Bara Brith
• Mary Berry Hot Cross Buns
• Mary Berry Rock Buns
• Mary Berry Welsh Cakes
• Mary Berry Raspberry Buns
• Tuscan Peppered Bread

More Scones Recipes

• Mary Berry Cheese Scones
• Paul Hollywood Scones
• Ina Garten Strawberry Scones
• Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones Ina Garten

Health Info

(per serving, 1 out of 8 scones):

• Calories: 120.71
• Sugar: 4.51
• Sodium: 49.52
• Fat: 4.32
• Carbohydrates: 17.98
• Fiber: 0.57
• Protein: 2.3

References

• Mary Berry’s Baking Bible: Revised and Updated by Mary Berry, p. 326 – Special Fruit Scones [1], published on 2 Mar. 2023
• Mary Berry’s Baking Bible: Revised and Updated by Mary Berry, p. 324 – Very Best Scones [2], published on 2 Mar. 2023