Ingredients
Method
When using the Starter, DO NOT USE METAL bowls or utensils.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large NON-METAL bowl, using a RUBBER whisk, mix the Starter and Eggs together until well incorporated.
- Add in the Ricotta, melted and cooled Butter and the Lemon Juice and Zest mixing well (and Lemon extract if using).
- Now whisk in the Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda and Salt until well blended before continuing.
- Slowly add in the 2 cups of Flour and continue to mix.
- In a small bowl, toss the Blueberries with 1/2 cup of the Flour.
- Carefully fold in the flour covered Blueberries and gently incorporate. Do not over mix and try not to mash the blueberries.
- Using either a non- metal cup for easier measurement, drop about 1/2 cup of the sticky, wet dough on the parchment lined baking sheet about 2 - 3 inches apart.
- Bake in the 425°F preheated oven for 18 - 22 minutes or until just starting to turn golden.
While the scones are baking, let's get on with the Cheats Clotted Cream:
- In a large mixing bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk, pour in the Heavy Cream and whisk starting on slow then turn up to medium speed, whisking for about 2- 3 minutes or until the cream has stiff peaks.
- Sift in the Confectioner's Sugar followed by adding in the Sour Cream. Mix until well incorporated and keep covered and chilled until ready to serve up to 7 - 10 days.
To Finish Off:
- By now, the scones should be ready. Remove the scones from the oven and allow to cool 5 - 10 minutes before serving with your choice of clotted cream, preserves and/or creamy butter.
Notes
Note: If you are having trouble reading the amount for the Sour Cream found in the Clotted Cream, you are to use one-thirds cup Sour Cream.
