Blueberry Scones

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest (if using), and salt in a bowl.

Step 3

Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Combine eggs and heavy cream. Add egg mixture into well in flour mixture and mix until dough forms.

Step 5

Place dough on a flat surface and add some of the blueberries. Gently fold the dough to mix in the berries. Repeat with remaining berries handling the dough as little as possible.

Step 6

Pat or lightly roll dough into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges.

Step 7

Place wedges 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with heavy cream and sprinkle with additional sugar.

Step 8

Bake for 13-16 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from baking sheet. Let cool and top with icing.

Step 9

Combine ingredients in a bowl.

Step 10

After scones are slightly cooled, place scones on a large plate and drizzle with icing.