Scones, Blueberry Scones

And the baking journey continues. Scones don't have to be relegated to coffee shops. Nor do they have to be dry and unappealing.

As usual, pretty standard fare.

Crank the oven to 400F. Mix the sugar, baking powder and salt and flour in a bowl.

Cut the butter up and work it in to the dough with a pastry blender, a couple of knives, or your fingers, they work in a pinch. Get it? Fingers. Pinch?

Throw in the blueberries and mix everything up a bit.

Mix the milk, vanilla, and egg together in a measuring cup. You can use another bowl if you really want, but a measuring cup is easier. Combine with the flour/blueberry mixture and stir until it comes together. 

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead.

At this point you can roll out the dough and either cut it into triangles, or use a round cookie cutter. I opted for the latter.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Ingredients:

2 cups of flour

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

6 tablespoons butter

1c blueberries

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 c milk

1 large egg

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 400.

2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3. Cut in the butter, then mix in the blueberries.

4. In a measuring cup, beat the egg, and mix the milk and vanilla.

5. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry and stir until it comes together.

6. Turn out on a floured surface and knead.

7. Cut with a knife into triangles, with into rounds with a cookie cutter. Sprinkle the top of the scones with sugar.

8. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with butter, tea, and crumpets.

Comments

[Lisa]

Blueberry baked goodies are my absolute favorite. Will try these!

[Florida Grammy]

This brings back memories from my childhood on the farm in New Jersey when my Scottish neighbors made them, but it sounds like something my youngest grandson would really love! We found them very tasting, and even my daughter's two poodles were licking their chops! I am truly impressed by your expertise in the kitchen and plan to check out your recipies on a regular basis. XOXOXOXO Florida Grammy