Buttermilk Blueberry Scones

Buttermilk Blueberry Scones

Makes 8 big scones

Ingredients:

2 eggs

1/4 cup buttermilk

1/2 lemon, grated zest

2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into little cubes

8 ounces blueberry, fresh or frozen

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350F.

2) In a bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk and lemon zest.

3) In an other one, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

4) Add the butter to the dry ingredients. Handle gently but quickly, add the other ingredients and mix into a soft dough.

5) Add blueberries and stir gently.

6) Flour a surface and then roll scone dough.

7) Place the scones (8) into a greased pan and brush over with sugar and cinnamon. Bake the scones for about 18 minutes. Let cool for, at least, 10 minutes before serving.