Ingredients
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or use 1 teaspoon vanilla)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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4 cups all-purpose flour (measured 4 cups exactly)
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1 cup sugar (can use a few tablespoons more)
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (or use 2 semi-heaping teaspoons)
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 cup very cold butter (cut into small cubes)
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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vanilla glaze
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1 large egg, slightly beaten
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- In a small bowl blend the sour cream with the egg, vanilla and baking soda; set aside while making the rest of the recipe.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour with sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt and cinnamon (if using).
- Using a pastry blender cut in cold butter cubes.
- Add in the sour cream mixture; mix JUST until moistened.
- Gently mix in the fresh blueberries.
- Roll or pat the dough into about a 1 to 1-1/2-inch thick round.
- Cut dough into 12 even wedges.
- Place the wedges onto the prepeared baking sheet about 2-inches apart.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the the bottoms are browned.
- Drizzle the top of each warm scone with glaze if desired or when the scones are cooled dust lightly with confectioners sugar.