British Scones
Description
These scones are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They can be made to perfection with different flavors like chocolate chip, pumpkin, cinnamon, cranberry orange or blueberry.
Ingredients
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. cold butter
1 large egg, optional: See Note
1 c. heavy cream
Choice of Flavoring and Finishing:
1 c. fresh blueberries
1 t. vanilla extract
2 T. heavy cream, optional
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Grate the butter using a cheese grater; stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.
Add in egg, if using, 1 c. cream, blueberries, and vanilla extract (or other flavorings) stirring until the dough just comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop; form into a ball. Press the dough flat until it's a 2-inch thick circle. Use a butter knife to cut the circle into 8 wedges.
Place cut wedges on an un-greased baking sheet; brush tops with 2 T. heavy cream.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until the tops are nicely browned.
8 servings.
Note: Adding an egg to the scone batter will change the texture of the scones, creating a richer, more dense result.
Mix In Choices:
*1 c. blueberries + 1 t. vanilla extract
*1 c. mini-chocolate chips
*3/4 c. dried cranberries + 2 T. orange zest
*replace half of the heavy cream with 1/2 c. pumpkin puree + 2 t. pumpkin pie spice
*1 c. dried cranberries + 1 t. vanilla extract
*replace 1/4 c. of the heavy cream with 1/4 c. lemon juice + 2 T. lemon zest
*replace white sugar with brown sugar + 1-2 t. ground cinnamon