Categories: Blueberries, Breakfast, Scones
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 grated orange, zest of
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°; lightly grease a baking sheet.
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In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and zest.
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Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In another bowl, mix the half-and-half and blueberries; stir into the flour mixture, mixing just until blended and a soft ball forms.
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Place dough on a floured work surface; knead 10-12 times and roll out into a circle ½ inch thick.
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Use a 2-inch or 3-inch cookie cutter, floured, to cut out scones, rerolling scraps.
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Brush tops of scones with beaten egg.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown; cool slightly on wire rack and serve warm.