Scones with Fruit

By jgroeneveld

Great simple recipe for a delicious scone. Fruit can be blueberries, currants, or raisins or any other fruit you like.

Ingredients

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

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
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.
2. Divide the dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle; cut each into eight 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. Yield: 16 scones.

Editor's Note: If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.