Traditional Scones
 
Makes 12
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1¼ cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly. Add cream and vanilla extract, stirring with a fork just until combined.
  3. Shape dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead 4 to 5 times or until smooth and elastic.
  4. Roll dough to a 1-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut scones from dough. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until tops are medium brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Recipe by Victoria at https://victoriamag.com/traditional-scones-recipe/