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Classic Scones Recipe

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ¾ cup milk (whole milk is preferred, but you can use any milk)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ½ cup raisins, currants, or chocolate chips (optional)

For the Glaze (optional):

  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Cut in the Butter:

    • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. You should have small pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.

  4. Combine Wet Ingredients:

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract (if using).

  5. Make the Dough:

    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. If you’re adding raisins, currants, or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.

  6. Shape the Dough:

    • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.

  7. Cut the Scones:

    • Use a floured round cutter or a knife to cut the dough into 8 wedges (or use any shape cutter you like). Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spaced a little apart.

  8. Add Glaze (optional):

    • If you want a shiny finish, brush the tops of the scones with a little milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

  9. Bake:

    • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and cooked through.

  10. Cool:

    • Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your scones warm with butter, jam, clotted cream, or any other toppings you like!

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