Marionberry Scones

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag Stahlbush Island Farms Marion Blackberries
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for the topping
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup half & half
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 425ºF.
• Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Cut in the butter, until the mixture looks like meal.
• Mix in the Marion blackberries.
• In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, half & half and almond extract.
• Stir into the flour mixture just until evenly moistened.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently form it into a ball.
• Pat the ball into a circle about 1/2 inch thick.
• Use a biscuit cutter and cut out scones.
• Place the wedges 1 inch apart on the baking pan, lined with parchment paper.
• Brush with a tablespoon of sugar on top.
• Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.