Blackberry Scones for Christmas in July

Today I am joining Natasha at Keeping the Christmas Spirit Alive 365 for a Christmas in July linky party.  I decided to have a little tea with some blackberry scones.  This might be something you could actually do in December.  Most of the groceries carry berries for dessert at Christmas or you could buy them frozen.

The blackberry scones turned out delicious!  They were reportedly best hot out of the oven and they didn't last more than a few hours on the counter!

 Blackberry Cream Scones

Ingredients:

1 cup flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)

3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks

1/3 cup cream

 for glaze:

1/4 cup powdered sugar 

2 teaspoons cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in the butter with pastry blender and work mixture together until it resembles coarse sand. Add the blackberries.
Add the cream and mix until a dough forms. Make an small circle (6-8 inches across) with the dough and slice into 8 small wedges (each wedge should be only about two-three inches). Place wedges on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.   
*I put an egg white wash over mine scones before baking. Take the white of one egg and brush over scones.
To make the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar and cream.  Drizzle over the scones.

Serves:4-8

Adapted from :Eat, Live, Run

My Christmas teacup is by Portmeirion, the pattern is the Holly and the Ivy.    

The verse on the side of the cup reads:  

The holly and the ivy 

when they are both full grown

of all the trees that

are in the wood

the holly wears the crown.

Here is a recap of last year's Christmas tea in which I made White Chocolate and Peppermint Scones recipe in the link.

 Sherry

I will link this to:
  

Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage 

A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 

Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites

Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations

Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups 

Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog 

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm

Say G'Day at Natasha in Oz
Cottage Style Party at Lavender Garden Cottage 

Share Your Cup Thursday at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen

Strut Your Stuff Saturday at Six Sisters Stuff 

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season 

The Best Blog Recipes link party 

Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party
Table It! at Rustic & Refined
Creative Ways link party at Posed Perfection
Your Going to Love it Tuesday At Kathe with an E
Project Inspire at An Extraordinary Day
Anything Goes Party at Bacon Time with the Hungry Hypo
Sweet and Savoury Sunday at Baking in Pyjamas

What I Made Yesterday at Oh! My Heartsie Girl
Tickle My Taste Buds Tuesdays at Lori's Culinary Creations
Fridays Unfolded at Nancherrow

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life