Scones

Sure, here’s a classic scone recipe:

Classic Scones

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: 1/2 cup (75g) dried fruit (e.g., raisins, currants) or chocolate chips

For the Glaze:

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in Butter:
   • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Combine Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. If using dried fruit or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
6. Shape the Dough:
   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until the dough comes together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
7. Cut Scones:
   • Using a knife or a round cutter, cut the dough into 8 wedges or rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Add Glaze:
   • Brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
9. Bake:
   • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool and Serve:
    • Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or clotted cream.

Enjoy your homemade scones!