CLASSIC SCONES
Sure, here’s a classic scones recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or currants
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- If you’re using raisins or currants, fold them into the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Use a round cutter to cut out scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with clotted cream and jam!
Time: Approximately 30 minutes from start to finish.