English Scones Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg (beaten for egg wash)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and put it in the oven while it is preheating.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingers to work it in until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.

3. 3

   Heat up the milk on the stove or the microwave until warm, but not hot. Add the vanilla and lemon juice, then set aside for a moment.

4. 4

   Add the milk mixture to the dry mixture and combine them quickly with a fork.

5. 5

   Pour the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle the dough with flour, then fold the dough over a few times until smooth. Don't overwork the dough. Pat into a round disc about 1.5-inch (4cm) high.

6. 6

   Use a 2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out scones. Press scraps together into a round and repeat until all the dough is used. You should get 6–8 scones.

7. 7

   Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash, then carefully place them onto the hot baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for 10–15 mins until golden on top. Serve topped with jam and clotted cream.