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Prep Time
15 min
Servings
8
Cook Time
15 min
PastriesEasy
Classic British Scones
Tender, flaky scones perfect with clotted cream and jam for afternoon tea.
1Ingredients
Adjust Servings
8
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
2Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- 3
Whisk cream, egg, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients.
- 4
Pat dough to 1-inch thick; cut into rounds.
- 5
Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Baker's Tips
- •Keep butter very cold
- •Don't twist the cutter