Blackberry Cream Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   white for brushing on top) 1/3 cup whipping cream 1 (16 ounce) can blackberries, well drained 2 teaspoons coarse sugar In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt until thoroughly blended.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Stir in eggs and cream to make stiff dough.

4. 4

   Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead lightly until dough sticks together.

5. 5

   Divide dough into four parts.

6. 6

   Roll each part out to make a circle about 6 inches in diameter and about 1/4 inch thick.

7. 7

   Arrange 2 circles on an ungreased baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

8. 8

   Spoon 1/2 the berries on each circle leaving about 1 inch all the way around.

9. 9

   Cover with the remaining two circles and pinch around the edges to seal in the berries.

10. 10

    Score the top of each round into quarters with a knife.

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    Brush with the reserved egg white and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

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    Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

13. 13

    Serve warm.

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    Makes 8 scones.