Scones - Orange-Glazed Blueberry Scones

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp. flour, divided
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tea. salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 chilled butter, diced
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups blueberries
• ORANGE GLAZE
• 2 Tbsp. butter, diced
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3-4 Tbsp. orange juice

Preparation

Step 1

SCONES: In a large hbowl, sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; mix well. Cut in butter with a fork until crumbs form. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg; add to flour mixture. Mix just to incorporate without overworking the dough.

In another bowl, toss berries in remaining four; gently fold berries into batter.

Drop large tablespoons of batter onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until golden. Cool scones on a wire rack. Frizzle or brush Orange Glaze over scones. Let stand until glaze becomes hazy and hardened.

Makes 6-12 scones

ORANGE GLAZE: In a double boiler, combine butter, sugar and enough juice for desired consistency. Cook and stir until thickened; remove from heat. Beat until smooth and slightly cooled.