Blueberry Scones

Becky Sadler
These are best with fresh blueberries

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar plus more for sprinkling tops
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream plus more for brushing tops
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in butter until the largest pieces are the size of small peas. Stir in blueberries and zest. Using a fork, whisk together cream and egg in a liquid measuring cup. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in cream mixture. Stir lightly with fork just until dough comes together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead a few times to mix well. (Be careful not to over mix or over knead) Pat dough into a 6 inch square, cut into four 3 inch squares. Cut each square in half on the diagonal to make 8 triangles. Transfer to a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam. Brush tops with cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 20-22 minutes at 400 degrees.
  2. from Martha Stewart