Emilys Blueberry Scones

By cuznvin

Ingredients

• Makes 9 large scones.
• • 3 cups sifted flour
• • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• • 1/2 cup sugar
• • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• • 1 teaspoon salt
• • 3/4 cup butter, softened
• • 1 cup buttermilk
• • 1 egg
• • 3/4 cup blueberries
• • 1/4 light cream, to brush tops of scones

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift together dry ingredients into a large bowl. Cut butter into mixture, at first with two knives, then with a pastry blender.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and the buttermilk. Fold into the dry mixture along with the fruit.
3. Drop onto baking sheets, at least 3 inches apart. Brush the tops with the cream. Bake for 15 minutes or until slightly brown.