Blueberry Scones

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup half and half cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk

Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp half and half cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. 
2. Add the chilled butter and mix it into the flour mixture with your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs. 
3. Once the butter is fully incorporated, add the blueberries and fold gently.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until the dough begins to form. The dough will be slightly sticky. 
6. Divide the dough in half and transfer the first half to a floured board. Form it into a disc that is 1" high and 8" across. Using a sharp knife cut the disc into six slices. Transfer the slices to a parchment lined baking sheet and repeat with the other half of the dough. 
7. Using a pastry brush, brush the top of each scone with milk.
8. Place the scones in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375F.
10. Bake the scones until they begin to brown on top between 17 to 20 minutes. 
11. Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
12. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream and vanilla extract. 
13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.

Blueberry scones are my guilty pleasure. I always have to step away from the scones since I can continue to eat them in one sitting. Ha!! There is something about the scones that make me happy and cozy. If you're looking for a yummy pastry go ahead and try this recipe.