Dessert for 8

Classic Scones

Name: Classic Scones
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British and Irish
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 1/2 tbsp sugar; scant 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter; 1 large egg; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp demerara sugar (optional)

Tender cream scones are mixed, cut into rounds, brushed with egg, and baked until golden.

$0.43per serving $

30 minstart to table

8servings

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Ingredients

2 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
scant 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
1 large egg
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 tbsp demerara sugar (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks crumbly.
Stir in one egg and the cream until a soft dough forms.
Pat the dough 1 inch thick, cut 8 rounds, and place them on the baking sheet.
Brush the scones with the remaining beaten egg and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and firm.

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