Have you ever tried scones before? If you haven’t, you definitely should. Check this recipe by Natashas Kitchen – it’s flaky and buttery on the outside but soft on the inside. You can add any flavor you want, like blueberries, chocolate chips, strawberries, or lemon!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (or 1 stick) of cold unsalted butter (diced)
- 1 large egg (cold, lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup of cold heavy whipping cream plus 2 tablespoons to brush the tops
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 tablespoon of coarse or raw sugar to sprinkle
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Instructions
Step 1:
Start by preheating your oven to 400F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2:
Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add diced cold butter. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until pea-sized butter crumbs form. Gently stir in flavor add-ins if adding. Once done, refrigerate it.
Step 3:
Get a small bowl, and add cream, eggs, and vanilla. Beat everything with a fork until well blended. Remove the flour mixture from the refrigerator and pour the cream mixture. Fold with a spatula just until moistened – make sure not to over-mix it. If it’s dry, you can add a tablespoon of cream. If it’s too moist, sprinkle it with flour.
Step 4:
Place the dough onto a clean work surface and make it into a ball just so it comes together, then flatten it into a 1-inch thick and 7-inch wide disk. Divide it into 8 equal wedges – cut straight down without using a sawing motion.
Step 5:
Arrange them 1 inch apart on a lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with cream, then sprinkle coarse sugar. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before baking.
Step 6:
Bake the scones for 18-22 minutes or until golden on top and the center is baked through. Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
Step 7:
While waiting for it to cool, make the glaze. In a small bowl, add powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and vanilla. Mix until well blended. It should have a drizzling consistency. If it’s too thick, add more powdered sugar, if it’s too thin, add more milk. Drizzle it over the cooled scones. Enjoy!
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