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British Scones Recipe

I love going to British teas—we have a popular tearoom here in Albuquerque. These scones have an outstanding flavor and tender flaky texture.—Carole Jasier, Lecanto, Florida

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British Scones Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the eggs, 1/3 cup cream and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times.
Pat dough into a 6-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining cream.
Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until browned. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 8 scones.

Lighter version: Makeover British Scones

Nutritional Analysis: 1 scone equals 273 calories, 16 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 99 mg cholesterol, 379 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as British Scones in Light & Tasty June/July 2005