Classic British Scones

Ingredients

• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/4 cup sugar
• •1 tablespoon baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• •1 large egg
• •1/2 cup whole milk
• •1 tablespoon milk for brushing

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
4. 4Beat egg and milk together, then add to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. 5Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times, then pat into a 1-inch thick round.
6. 6Cut into 8 wedges or use a 2-inch biscuit cutter, brush tops with milk, and place on prepared baking sheet.
7. 7Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown, then cool slightly on a wire rack.

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