Scones
3 cups flour
½ cup sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter (cold)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
- Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Cut in butter with a pastry knife.
- Mix the egg and milk together in a small bowl. Stir into flour mixture.
- Knead the dough in the bowluntil it comes together. Separate into 16 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball and place on the baking sheets.
- Bake 15 minutes or until the tops are golden.
Tips and Tricks
- You can leave them plain, or mix in fruit or chocolate.
- Serve with slightly overwhipped cream and jam!
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