Scones Simple Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times until it comes together in a ball.
7. Pat the dough into a circle that is about 1 inch thick.
8. Using a floured biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out scones and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake the scones for 15-18 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
10. Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 190
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 230mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 22g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 3g

Tips and Variations

• Make sure your butter is cold and cubed before adding it to the flour mixture. This will ensure that your scones are flaky and tender.
• Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough, dry scones.
• You can customize your scones by adding different flavors such as lemon zest, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips.
• Serve your scones with clotted cream and jam for a traditional British treat.
• If you don't have a biscuit cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut the dough into triangles.

Conclusion