# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Cold Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2/3 cup cold buttermilk
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tablespoons birch syrup (or maple syrup)
→ Fruit
10 - 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries (can use frozen, unthawed)
→ For Brushing & Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
12 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to the dry mixture and cut in with a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and birch syrup until smooth.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and gently stir until just combined.
06 - Carefully fold in the blueberries, avoiding overmixing to retain fruit integrity.
07 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch round, approximately 1 inch thick.
08 - Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet with space between each wedge.
09 - Brush tops with cream or milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
10 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11 - Allow scones to cool slightly before serving warm.
