Blueberry Lemon Scones

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One of my patients- as a thank you - brought in these beautiful scones - the taste was different than most scones i had in the past - with a crisp lemon zest and not dry at all - so i say thanks linda and i am taking the privilege of sharing her recipe with all of you!!! Enjoy...

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400f.

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Sift together flour , baking powder , salt and sugar.

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Mix in a large bowl.

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Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 forks.

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The butter pieces should be coated with flour and resemble crumbs.

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Add lemon zest.

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In another bowl , mix cream and egg.

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Add to flour mixture.

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Mix just to incorporate , do not overwork the dough.

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Toss blueberries in flour , then fold into batter.

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Drop large tablespoons of batter on an ungreased cookie sheet lined with parchment.

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Sprinkle scones with sugar in the raw to coat tops.

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Bake for about 15 20 minutes until lightly browned.

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Serve hot or warm.

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Ingredients

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unbleached flour, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, egg, lemon, zest of, fresh blueberries