Blueberry scones

Recipe from Jennifer Leger of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 4-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk,divided
• 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries*

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and 3/4 cup milk. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface;gently knead in the blueberries.

Divide the dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle. Cut each into eight wedges.

Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.

Serve warm.

*Note: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to batter.