Cream Scones
Light, fluffy British scones with a tender crumb and golden exterior, perfect for afternoon tea with jam and clotted cream.
⏱ 25 minServes 8British
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •1/4 cup granulated sugar
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- •1/2 cup heavy cream
- •1 large egg
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •2 tablespoons milk
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4Whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla, then stir into dry ingredients until just combined.
- 5Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently shape into a 1-inch thick round, and cut into 8 wedges.
- 6Place scones on prepared baking sheet, brush with milk, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 7Cool on a wire rack and serve warm with jam and clotted cream.
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