English Plain Scones
Scones are a traditional British teatime treat, often served with clotted cream and jam.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 37 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 stick Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round.
- Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out scones from the dough. Place the scones onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.