1/3cupwhite, granulated sugar (plus more for garnish)
1Tbspbaking powder
1/4tspsalt
1Tbsplemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
1/2cupunsalted butter, cold, cubed
1/2cupheavy (35%) cream (plus extra for brushing)
1/4cupmilk
1large egg
1cupblueberries, fresh (or frozen)*
Lemon glaze (optional)
3/4cupicing sugar, sifted
1Tbsplemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour. Break it up and mix in with the flour until a crumbly mixture forms (similar to breadcrumbs or cornmeal). Add in the blueberries.
Crack the egg into a separate bowl and whisk. Add in the heavy cream and milk and mix until combined.
Drizzle in the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Do not over mix.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times. Pat into an 8-inch (20 cm) circle about 1- inch (2.5 cm) thick.
Cut into 8 wedges and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. (Note: They will spread out a bit when they bake.) Brush the tops lightly with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for about 22-27 minutes or until light golden brown on top. Let cool completely before glazing.
Lemon glaze
Whisk the icing sugar and lemon juice together and drizzle over the scones using a whisk or small spoon. Let the glaze set for an hour before serving.
Notes
*Tip: Choose your fruit! You can also use cranberries, blackberries, raspberries or rhubarb. Dried fruit such as raisins and currants would also work.