Maine Blueberry Scones
This recipe and photos were originally published at 365Barrington.com.
Maine Blueberry Scones
Cook time: 15min Prep time: 10min Total time: 25min
Servings: 8 scones or 16 mini scones
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 8oz dried blueberries
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter.
- Stir in blueberries and lemon zest. Mix milk and egg in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture until moistened.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round (or cut dough in half and roll each put into a 1/2 inch thick round to make 16 mini scones). Cut into 8 wedges and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.