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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Matcha Almond Scones with Bergamot Glaze

    Published: Sep 19, 2018 by Michelle · 17 Comments

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    Matcha Almond Scones on cooling rack.

    Crumpets and scones. The first thing I think of is the British.

    There's an air of regal-ness when you mention tea, scones, or clotted cream. Afternoon tea is one of my favourite times to relax and chat with some girl friends.

    It's not too often that I do have the chance to go out for afternoon tea, but when I do, it's a time that I treasure.

    But besides tea and sandwiches, there's usually there's an offering of scones amongst the tiers.

    Matcha Almond Scones on cooling rack with matcha and icing in small bowls.
    As a kid, I remember eating the dry, bland scones with raisins that came from the supermarket. They were marked with the taste of baking soda, and admittedly, I never really cared much for them.

    That all changed when we traveled to London.

    We were served delicious, crumbly scones with clotted cream (or devon cream, which is quite hard to find outside of England). And then I realized that good scones didn't have that dry chalky taste that I had come to despise.

    WHAT ARE SCONES?

    Scones originated from Scotland and are a baked quickbread leavened with baking powder (not yeast).

    Scones are made with a few key ingredients: wheat flour, butter, cream and is usually lightly sweetened.

    There are savoury versions as well.

    Originally, scones were round and flat, but various shapes such as square and triangular are popular now. 

    Close up of Matcha Almond Scones on cooling rack.
    INGREDIENTS IN MATCHA ALMOND SCONES

    I love the recipe since it uses both butter and heavy cream in it. It's great when you have heavy cream leftover and you don't know what to do with it.

    You'll need the following ingredients to make Matcha Almond Scones:

    • all-purpose flour: works best in this recipe
    • baking powder: is the main leavening ingredient which provides lift and rise for the scones
    • granulated sugar: adds sweetness
    • salted butter: I like using salted butter because it adds additional flavour. You can use unsalted butter, but be sure to add a pinch of salt to the recipe.
    • heavy cream: adds richness to the scones
    • matcha powder: use a high-quality matcha powder which will retain its green colour after baking
    • flaked almonds: for garnishing and crunch

    INGREDIENTS FOR THE BERGAMOT GLAZE

    • whole milk
    • icing sugar (or powdered sugar)
    • bergamot oil extract: use a culinary grade oil, not essential oil.

    HOW TO MAKE MATCHA ALMOND SCONES

    Making these Matcha Almond Scones in a food processor not only is easy, but keeps these crumbly and light.

    Combine all the dry ingredients in a food processor. Pulse to mix.

    Drizzle in the heavy cream while pulsing intermittently, just until a dough starts to form. (Don't over mix or you'll create a tough dough).

    Dump the mixture onto a large piece of parchment paper and form the dough into a square.

    Cut into triangles and wrap it parchment paper.

    Place into the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up.

    Bake at 400F for about 15-17 minutes, until lightly golden brown. 

    Combine the bergamot glaze ingredients in a bowl and drizzle over the cooled scones.

    Close up of torn open Matcha Almond Scones on cooling rack.

    Tender, crumbly (in your mouth), and not dry, these earthy Matcha Almond Scones are topped with a uplifting sweet bergamot glaze.

    So bring out your best teacups, your favourite tea, and make these absolutely delicious Matcha Almond Scones and enjoy your own afternoon tea at home. I promise you won't be able to eat just 1!

    OTHER RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE

    Be sure to check out these other recipes:

    Matcha Pound Cake

    Bergamot Earl Grey Loaf

    Matcha Coconut Loaf

    Matcha Almond Bostock

    Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below.

    Close up of Matcha Almond Scones on cooling rack with text overlay.

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    4.60 from 5 votes

    Matcha Almond Scones with Bergamot Glaze

    Green tea almond scones with a fragrant bergamot glaze.
    Prep Time40 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    Matcha Scones

    • 28 g cold salted butter
    • 120 g all-purpose flour
    • 2 ½ teaspoon matcha
    • ½ tablespoon baking powder
    • 15 g granulated sugar plus extra for sprinkling on top
    • 125 ml heavy whipping cream reserve 1 tablespoon for brushing the tops
    • 2 tablespoon flaked almonds

    Bergamot Glaze

    • 15 ml whole milk adjust to the consistency you prefer
    • 24 g icing sugar sifted
    • ½ teaspoon culinary bergamot oil
    Metric | US Customary
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    Instructions

    Matcha scones:

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C.
    • Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a food processor, add in the butter, all-purpose flour, sifted matcha powder, baking powder and sugar.
    • Pulse intermittently until the mixture becomes sandy or mealy, like coarse bread crumbs.
    • Gradually add in the heavy cream while pulsing a few times, just until the dough starts to form. Don't over mix the dough or it will become tough.
    • Dump the mixture onto your work surface or a large piece of parchment paper and gently shape into a square, about ½ inch thick.
    • Use a sharp knife to cut into 4 triangles (on the diagonal) and place onto the lined baking tray.
    • Place into the freezer for 15-20 minutes to chill.
    • Remove from the freezer and brush the tops of the scones with 1 tablespoon reserved heavy cream. Add a few flaked almonds and sprinkle the tops with sugar (if you wish).
    • Bake for 15-17 minutes at 400°F/204°C until lightly golden. If your oven runs hot, cover with a piece of aluminum foil over top.
    • Remove from oven and cool completely before drizzling with bergamot glaze.

    Bergamot Glaze:

    • Combine all ingredients into a small bowl and mix until there are no lumps.
    • Drizzle the tops of the scones with the glaze and let it set before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Scone recipe adapted from Tyler Florence.

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    Comments

    1. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

      September 25, 2018 at 11:50 pm

      this sounds so good!! i'm a sucker for tea (matcha and earl grey!), so i'll be making these asap (:

      Reply
      • siftandsimmer@gmail.com

        September 27, 2018 at 8:52 pm

        Yay, can't wait to see it, Heather!! 🙂

    2. anna petrone

      January 19, 2021 at 8:33 am

      would a blender work instead of a food processor?

      Reply
      • Michelle

        January 19, 2021 at 9:11 am

        I wouldn't recommend a blender. The blade is much smaller than a food processor. You don't want to overwork the dough by pulsing it too many times.

      • anna petrone

        January 23, 2021 at 6:41 am

        then what could i use instead of the food processor? because i dont own one 🙁

      • Michelle

        January 23, 2021 at 8:20 am

        You can cut the butter into small bits with a knife, or if you have a box grater you can grate the butter instead.

        Then, use your fingertips to lightly rub the pieces of butter with the flour. Add in the rest of the dry ingredients + sugar, and gradually pour in the cream. Use a fork to incorporate the mixture, until it forms a rough dough but do NOT over mix. Hope that helps.

    3. Anna Petrone

      February 05, 2021 at 9:24 am

      does coconut sugar work too?

      Reply
      • Michelle

        February 05, 2021 at 10:16 am

        Yes, coconut sugar will work.

    4. Kechi

      April 08, 2021 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      I made these the other day, everyone loved it! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        April 10, 2021 at 8:28 am

        Amazing, Kechi! Thank you so much 🙂

    5. Angela

      April 08, 2021 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      These scones have such an interesting blend of flavors. I had to try them out. I loved the flavor and texture. I will definitely make them again.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        April 10, 2021 at 8:27 am

        Glad to hear it, Angela! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.

    6. Shalini

      April 08, 2021 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      Love the unique blend of flavours in the scones! Love the bright and airy pictures too.

      Reply
    7. Shanna

      April 08, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      This was my first time making anything with matcha and I do have to say. That these were some of the best scones that I have ever had.

      Reply
    8. jess

      April 24, 2022 at 4:36 pm

      3 stars
      While the flavor is quite good, these scones rise very little, if at all, in the oven. Keep this in mind when gently rolling out the dough and cutting, otherwise they will be quite flat; the individual slices will rise only about a centimeter, if that.

      Reply
    9. Linsey

      July 09, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      I like scones, these Matcha scones are so unique in flavour and beautiful in green colour. Thanks Michelle!

      Reply

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