Blueberry Scones

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, divided
• 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk eggs and 3/4 cup milk; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead in the blueberries.

Divide the dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle; cut each into 8 wedges. Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve warm.

Test Kitchen Tips
Scones originated in Scotland.
Cutting butter into dry ingredients results in tiny bits of flour-coated butter throughout the dough, creating a cookie crust that is both tender and crumbly at the same time. If you don’t have a pastry blender, use two knives to cut in the cold butter.
Here's how to measure flour the right way.

Editor's Note
If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 220 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.