These scones are so simple to make and so delicious to eat. It is lightly sweetened. The crust has a little crunch and the inside is very tender and delicate.
Makes 8 scones
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoon butter
¾ cups fruits or dried fruits (optional)
1 ¼ cups whipping cream
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut butter into dry ingredients. Stir in any fruits at this point.
Add whipping cream and stir by hand just until dough forms. Dough will be soft and sticky. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Turn dough onto a slightly floured surface and knead gently just until dough holds together. Form dough into a 10-inch diameter.
Press or gently roll a lightly floured rolling pin to flatten dough to a 1-inch thickness. Cut into 2 ½-inch rounds, wedges, or squares.
Place scones on baking sheet, sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 15-20 minutes or until scones are a light golden brown on top.
MY NOTE: (1) use ice cream scooper to scoop the dough out onto baking sheet (2) don't over mix the dough.
From Central Market in Austin, Texas
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