Basic British Scones
Treat yourself to some traditional scones and tea when you make these Basic British Scones
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup fruit jam
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, sift and mix the dry ingredients. Add the softened butter and rub with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- 3
Stir in the egg and milk into the mixture, then whisk until a moist, sticky dough forms.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop, dusted with flour, and form it into a ball.
- 5
Press the dough to flatten it until it is a 2-inch thick circle. Use a knife to cut the circle into 8 pieces.
- 6
Place the 8 pieces of scones on the baking sheet and brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
- 7
Bake for about 15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
- 8
Allow to cool slightly and serve together with butter and jam on the side.