Cream Scone Recipe:

Ingredients (9)

• plain flour260 g
• granulated sugar50 g
• baking powder2 tsp
• salt0.25 tsp
• unsalted butter75 g
• egg1
• vanilla extract1 tsp
• milk120 ml
• extra cream or milk

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. 2

   Line a baking tray with baking paper.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the plain flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Add the cold butter and rub it into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract and milk or cream.

6. 6

   Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture.

7. 7

   Mix gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

8. 8

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 4–5 times.

9. 9

   Pat the dough into a circle approximately 18 cm (7 inches) in diameter and about 2 cm thick.

10. 10

    Using a lightly floured 6.5 cm (2½-inch) round cutter, cut out the scones.

11. 11

    Place the scones on the prepared baking tray, leaving a small gap between each one.

12. 12

    Brush the tops lightly with cream or milk.

13. 13

    Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

14. 14

    Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

15. 15

    Serve warm with clotted cream, whipped cream, butter or your favourite jam.