Simple Scones
- Anthology of Crumbs
- Sep 29
- 1 min read
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Searing the Beef
Serve warm with butter and jam for sweet, or alongside soup if savoury.
Use cheese like cheddar or gruyère for savoury versions.
Dried cranberries or currants make a lovely alternative to raisins.
Notes
1
Preheat oven to 400°F 200°C. Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Whisk egg and milk together. Add to dry mixture and stir until just moistened.
4
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Roll out and cut into circles with a cookie cutter, or shape into a ½ inch thick round and cut into 8 wedges.
5
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Roll out and cut into circles with a cookie cutter, or shape into a ½ inch thick round and cut into 8 wedges.
Instructions
3 cups flour (450 g)
5 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup sugar
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup milk (250 ml)
¾ cup butter (190 g)
1 cup raisins or grated cheese or fruit (optional)
Simple Scones
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These scones are as versatile as they are comforting. With a base of flour, butter, and milk, you can lean toward sweetness with raisins or chocolate, or make them savoury with cheese. Rustic in shape and deeply satisfying, they are a recipe worth keeping close.
Servings :
12 scones
Calories:
Prep Time
15 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Rest Time
0
Total Time
35 min
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