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Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Scones

Little Figgy Food
Perfect for an afternoon tea or breakfast, Blueberry Lemon and Ricotta Scones!
4.42 from 12 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 8 - 12 scones

Ingredients
  

For the Scones:

  • 1 cup Buttermilk or Amish Friendship Starter
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ cup Ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted Butter, melted and cooled
  • ¼ cup fresh Lemon Juice (about 2 Lemons)
  • 2 Tbls Zest of Lemon about 2 Lemons
  • 1 tsp Lemon extract optional
  • 4 Tbls Sugar depending on how sweet you prefer
  • 1 Tbls Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 ½ cups All Purpose Flour sifted and divided
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen Blueberries

For the Cheats Clotted Cream:

  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Scant 1/3 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Tbls Confectioners Powdered Sugar sifted

Instructions
 

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.
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