Scones
Buttery, slightly sweet baked treats perfect with your morning coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (don't overmix!).
- Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Transfer scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep it cool: Cold butter is key to flaky scones.
- Don't overwork it: Overmixing the dough will result in tough scones.