Scones

From Emerson's teacher, Mrs. Fitzgerald. She loves them.

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup blueberries or Mini Chocolate Chips
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions:
In mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter and blend until misture resembles oatmeal. Add blueberries or chips. Mix. Add heavy cream. Stir until moistened. knead 5-10 times. On a floured surface, pat dough into a rectangle. Dough should be about 3/4" thick. Cut into 3-4" triangles. Place 2" apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 12-15 minutes on center rack.

Makes 12 scones. Add green food coloring for St. Patricks Day scones!