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British Scones Recipe
Classic British scones, perfect for afternoon tea. Light, fluffy, and easy to make!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Main Ingredients
2.5
cups
all-purpose flour
0.5
tablespoon
baking powder
0.25
teaspoon
salt
0.5
cup
unsalted butter, cold and cubed
0.33
cup
granulated sugar
0.5
cup
heavy cream
1
large egg
egg
lightly beaten
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the sugar.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and the beaten egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 0.75-inch thick disc.
Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out scones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and risen.
Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Serve with jam and clotted cream.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, you can brush the tops with a little extra cream before baking.