Description

These scones are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They can be made to perfection with different flavors like chocolate chip, pumpkin, cinnamon, cranberry orange or blueberry.

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/3 c. granulated sugar
• 1 T. baking powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/2 c. cold butter
• 1 large egg, optional: See Note
• 1 c. heavy cream
• Choice of Flavoring and Finishing:
• 1 c. fresh blueberries
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 2 T. heavy cream, optional

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Grate the butter using a cheese grater; stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.