These cream scones are the perfect indulgence for any occasion. They’re fluffy, flavorful and sure to please. Baked at moderate heat, these delicious treats come together with a few simple steps to provide a delightful treat for you and your guests.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To make the scones, preheat your oven to 400F.
2. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
4. Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
5. Add in most of the heavy cream and mix with a fork or spatula until the dough forms.
6. If the mixture is too dry, add remaining cream to create a ball-shaped dough.
7. To provide an additional layer of flavor, add in any additional items like nuts and fruit of your choice.
8. Flour a large surface and knead the dough gently.
9. To make round scones, pat dough into a 9 × 6 inch rectangle, about ¾ inch thick.
10. Cut out circles using a biscuit cutter.
11. Alternatively, pat the dough into a 9 inch circle about ¾ inch thick to make triangular scones.
12. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse/turbinado/demerara sugar.
13. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with coarse sugar while the scones are still hot.
14. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
15. Enjoy these scones, warm or at room temperature, the same day for best flavor.
16. For longer storage, the scones can be stored in an airtight container and frozen for up to a month.

FAQs

Q: What temperature should I bake these scones?
A: Preheat your oven to 400F/200 C and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.

Q: How can I add extra flavor to my scones?
A: You can add nuts, fruits, and other mix-ins of your choice to your mixture to add a unique layer of flavor.

Q: How should I store these scones?
A: For best flavor, enjoy these scones the same day – either warm or at room temperature. For longer storage, keep them in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month.

Delicious Cream Scones

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Recipe by Dish Lingo Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

18

minutes

Total time

28

minutes

Baked at a moderate heat, these delicious treats come together with a few simple steps to provide a delightful treat for you and your guests.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups 2 All-Purpose Flour

• 1/4 Cup 1/4 light brown or regular Sugar

• 1 Tablespoon 1 Baking Powder

• 1/2 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

• 1/3 Cup 1/3 Cold Butter, Cut into 1/4-inch Pieces

• 1 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

• 1 Cup 1 Heavy Cream

• 1/2 Cup 1/2 total of add-ins raisins, chocolate chips, pecans, or walnuts (Optional)

• Coarse/Turbinado/Demerara Sugar for Sprinkling

Directions

• To make the scones, preheat your oven to 400F.
• Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
• Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
• Add in most of the heavy cream and mix with a fork or spatula until the dough forms.
• If the mixture is too dry, add remaining cream to create a ball-shaped dough.
• To provide an additional layer of flavor, add in any additional items like nuts and fruit of your choice.
• Flour a large surface and knead the dough gently.
• To make round scones, pat dough into a 9 × 6 inch rectangle, about ¾ inch thick.
• Cut out circles using a biscuit cutter.
• Alternatively, pat the dough into a 9 inch circle about ¾ inch thick to make triangular scones.
• Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse/turbinado/demerara sugar.
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with coarse sugar while the scones are still hot.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy these scones, warm or at room temperature, the same day for best flavor.
• For longer storage, the scones can be stored in an airtight container and frozen for up to a month.