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Today I'm featuring a recipe from

A GOOD GIRL

Book 2 in the Charlie McClung Mysteries

by

Mary Anne Edwards

For Charlie McClung, going home to Virginia with Marian was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but upon arrival at his childhood home, he’s met with a note instead of his family. 

“Don’t worry, Love, we’re all okay. Come to the shop. A dead girl was found in an armoire delivered just now. Huggies, Ma” 

Charlie is quickly recruited to help solve the murder of a young girl who was on the path to becoming a nun. The suspects begin to mount as Charlie delves deep into the girl’s life, revealing a sordid and ugly side of the town’s good girl.

A GOOD GIRL is a bit more a modern 

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On to the recipe!

Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Scones

2     Cups all-purpose flour

1     Tablespoon baking powder

½   Teaspoon salt

2     Tablespoons sugar

5     Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut in chunks

1     Cup fresh blueberries

1     Cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing the scones

Lemon Glaze

½    Cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

2      Cups confectioners’ sugar

1      Tablespoon unsalted butter

1       Lemon, zest finely

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Sift together all of the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in the butter into the dry ingredients to coat the pieces with the flour mixture. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. Gently fold the blueberries into the flour/butter mixture. Do not mash or bruise the blueberries; their color will bleed into the dough. Make a well in the center and pour in the heavy cream. Fold everything together just to incorporate; do not overwork the dough.

Press the dough into an 8 – 12 inch round mound, depending on the thickness you prefer. Cut into eight wedges or more depending on your preference. Place the wedges on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush the tops with a little heavy cream. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Let the scones cool before you glaze.

You can make the glaze in the microwave or double boiler. Mix the lemon juice with the confectioners’ sugar until dissolved in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water or microwave-proof bowl, depending on the method you choose. Whisk in the butter and lemon zest. Either microwave the glaze for 30 seconds or continue to whisking in the double boiler. Whisk the glaze smooth and free of lumps, then drizzle the glaze over the scones. Let it set a minute before serving.

Hints:  You can use half-n-half in place of heavy cream.

            The batter maybe sticky so you use less cream or add a tiny bit of flour until the dough is workable.

            I baked the round first for 15 minutes then cut into wedges and baked a few more minutes until done.

ENJOY

Photos 1 & 4, Courtesy of Mary Anne Edwards

Photos 2 & 3, Courtesy of Google Images

Mmm Mmm Mmm...

I can smell these baking, can't you?

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Book Beginnings on Fridays

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The Friday 56

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My Book Beginnings and Friday 56

 for this week are also from 

A GOOD GIRL

Book Beginnings on Fridays is a meme hosted by Rose City Reader

Share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading

My Book Beginnings

Charlie, was scrawled across the envelope taped over the doorbell. Charlie McClung's heart pounded. This can't be good.  

The Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda's Voice

Rules: *Grab a book, any book. *Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader (If you have to improvise, that's okay.) *Find any sentence, (or few, just don't spoil it) that grab you. *Post it.

My Friday 56

Charlie grinned and wrapped his arms around her. “I don’t care about morning breath.” His gentle kiss grew more passionate as she slid her arms around him. 

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