Venango County Recipe of the Day: Blueberry Scones

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Published June 8, 2020 4:02 am
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This recipe is great for breakfast or dessert!

Blueberry Scones

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 eggs
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

~Preheat oven at 375°.

~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″ circle; cut each into eight wedges.

~Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve warm.

~Makes six scones.

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