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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Blueberry Scones - Angela's Christmas gift

These are the scones which Angela surprised me with for Christmas this morning.  They are delicious, a definite treat.  Thanks Angela!

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar plus 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen
1/2 cup blueberries (or raisins or dried currants)
1/2 cup sour cream or yoghurt
1 large egg

Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture (mixture should resemble coarse meal), then stir in blueberries.
In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and egg until smooth.
Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough against the bowl into a ball. (The dough will be sticky in places, and there may not seem to be enough liquid at first, but as you press, the dough will come together.)
Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- to 8-inch circle about 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. of sugar (optional). Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on a cookie sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper), about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
Then give your daughter a hug 'cause she's awesome!
 

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