Yield 8 scones

Classic, and simply delicious scones. So easy to make and you can substitute dried fruit or other fresh or frozen fruits to your taste.

 

2½ cups unbleached flour

¼ cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

½ cup butter, chilled and cut into chunks

Pinch of salt

1 large egg, whisked to combine the yolk and white 
⅔ cup buttermilk, or enough to equal ¾ cup total when added with the whisked egg

1 cup blueberries, or other fruit

 

Preheat oven to 425℉

 

In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Next, add the butter to the flour mixture and pulse the food processor until the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Add the salt, and the egg and buttermilk mixture and pulse until combined. Do not over mix. 

 

Remove the dough from the processor and place it on a work surface. With your hands very gently fold in the fruit. 

 

Lastly, place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Pat the dough into a circle that is 1-inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 wedges. Separate the wedges on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges and tops are lightly golden brown. 

 

Just Salt It, and enjoy!