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Scone recipe

I found this recipe for scones and they are excellent. I am not a big scone fans (i am not a breakfast fan, but my hubby is). Everyone loved these from the 3 year old, passing through the 5 year old to the man of the house. Enjoy! 2 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar plus more for sprinkling tops 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter cold and cut into pieces (3/4 stick) 1 1/2 cups blueberries picked over and rinsed 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated 1/3 cup heavy cream or milk,  plus more for brushing tops 2 large eggs , lightly beaten Directions Heat  oven to 400 degrees.  In a large bowl, sift together flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, or two knives, cut in butter until the largest pieces are the size of small peas. Using a fork, whisk together cream and egg in a liquid measuring cup. Make a well in the center of dry ingredie