Classic Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups cake flour, more as needed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
• 1 egg
• ½ to ¾ cup heavy cream, more for brushing

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    278 calories; 14 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 67 milligrams cholesterol; 253 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 to 10 scones

Preparation

1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Put the flour, salt, baking powder and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
2. Add the egg and just enough cream to form a slightly sticky dough. If it’s too sticky, add a little flour, but very little; it should still stick a little to your hands.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead once or twice, then press it into a 3/4-inch-thick circle and cut into 2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter or glass. Put the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet. Gently reshape the leftover dough and cut again. Brush the top of each scone with a bit of cream and sprinkle with a little of the remaining sugar.
4. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the scones are a beautiful golden brown. Serve immediately.

20 minutes