Blueberry Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Put an ungreased baking sheet into the oven and preheat oven to 230C/450F/gas8.
2. 2
   Sift flour and baking powder together and add sugar.
3. 3
   Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. 4
   Add blueberries and pour in the milk.
5. 5
   Use a knife to mix everything together.
6. 6
   (Be aware that you may not need all the buttermilk so don't add all at once).
7. 7
   After lightly kneading (do not overknead) dough, tip onto a floured surface and pat down until approx 1inch thick.
8. 8
   Cut out with a scone cutter or into squares with a knife.
9. 9
   Brush the top with leftover buttermilk or normal milk and sprinkle with some sugar.
10. 10
    Lift scones onto the preheated baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until scones are risen and golden.
11. 11
    Cool on a wire rack.