BLACKBERRY ORANGE SCONES

Directions

1. 1
   Place a rack near the center of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and orange zest. Using your fingers or the back of a spoon mash the zest into the sugar to release the oils. Set aside.
3. 3
   In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. 4
   Add the sugar and zest mixture and cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or potato masher. Continue to cut until butter breaks down to about pea sizes pieces or flakes.
5. 5
   In another bowl, combine egg and buttermilk and beat with a fork.
6. 6
   Add to the flour mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms. Fold in the blackberries.
7. 7
   Turn onto a floured board and knead until just combined. Pat dough out to 1-inch thickness and using a 2 inch cutter, cut disks. Reshape and roll dough to create mores scones with excess scraps.
8. 8
   Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
9. 9
   Brush lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
10. 10
    Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Serve warm.