Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar plus more for sprinkling tops
  • 1 Tbsp. baking pwdr
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp. (3/4 Stick) Cool Unsalted Butter Cut In Pcs
  • 1 1/2 c. fresh blueberries picked over and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1/3 c. heavy cream plus more for brushing tops
  • 2 lrg Large eggs lightly beaten

Method

  • 1.
  • Adjust rack to center of oven, and heat to 400F.
  • Place a Silpat baking mat on a baking sheet, and set aside.
  • 2.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, 3 Tbsp.
  • sugar, baking pwdr, and salt.
  • Using a pastry blender, or possibly two knives, cut in butter till the largest pcs are the size of small peas.
  • Stir in blueberries and zest.
  • 3.
  • Using a fork, whisk together cream and egg in a liquid measuring c.. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and pour in cream mix.
  • Stir lightly with fork just till dough comes together.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead a few times to mix well.
  • 4.
  • Pat dough into a 6-inch square about 1 1/4 inches thick.
  • Using a floured knife, cut into four 3-inch squares.
  • Cut squares in half on the diagonal to create eight triangles.
  • Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake till golden, 20 to 22 min.
  • Transfer scones from baking sheet to wire racks to cold.