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Easy Scones Recipe
Are you ready to bake the most delicious scones you've ever tasted? This easy scones recipe will blow your mind! The flaky, buttery texture combined with the sweet and savory flavors will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea with your loved ones, these scones will become a family favorite in no time. So grab your apron and get ready to impress everyone with your baking skills!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour 250g
- 4 teaspoons of baking powder 20g
- 1 teaspoon of salt 6g
- 2 ounces of cold butter cubed (50g)
- 2 tablespoons of sugar 25g
- 1/2 cup of cold milk 125ml
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- First things first, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grab a large baking sheet and line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Now, let's sift together 250g of plain flour, 20g of baking powder, and 6g of salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Add in 50g of very cold butter cubed and use a pastry cutter to incorporate it into the flour mixture until it forms small crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 25g of sugar, 125 ml of very cold milk, and 1 large egg. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to over-mix!
- Next, press or roll out the dough onto a lightly floured cutting board until it's about 2cm thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out 8 scones and place them on the baking sheet. Don't twist the cutter though, or the scones won't rise properly.
- For extra fluffiness, pop the scones in the freezer for 20-30 minutes (not longer though!). This will help them rise even more when baked.
- Before popping them into the oven, brush the tops of the scones with milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they're golden brown and smell heavenly.
Nutrition
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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