Classic English Scones

Ingredients

• 3 c all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp cane sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 10 tbsp butter, cold and cubed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c heavy cream
• 1/2 c milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large bowl sift together the flour,...: In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, cane sugar and salt. Whisk to combine. Add in the cold diced butter and use your hands to pinch the flour and butter together. Once the butter is in small chunks, use both hands and press the dough/butter between the palms of your hands to create flat pieces.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl mix together the egg,...: In a separate bowl mix together the egg, milk and heavy cream. Pour this into the dry ingredients and mix together until almost combined.

4. 4

   Dump out onto a floured surface. Flour your...: Dump out onto a floured surface. Flour your hands and gently press the dough down. Using a bench scraper lift up half the dough and fold it over, gently pressing down again. Repeat this 5 times total.

5. 5

   Shape into a disk and gently pat down...: Shape into a disk and gently pat down so it is 1” - 1 1/4” thick. Flour a sharp knife and cut into 8 triangles. Place each piece on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, brush the tops with milk and bake 22-24 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer to a wire rack, cool and serve.