Makes 8 scones
Ingredients
- 280 g of AP flour
- 15 g baking powder
- 40 g sugar
- 3 g salt
- 70 g (5 tablespoons) chilled butter cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup filling (fruit or chocolate chips)
Directions
1. Prep
Preheat the oven to 440 and line a baking sheet with a silpat.
2. Make the mix
Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles course meal. Stir in the filling followed by the heavy cream.
3. Shape and bake
Turn out the mix onto a floured surface and work it until it combines into a rough, sticky ball. About 8 to 10 seconds. Roll the dough out into an 8 inch circle and cut into 8 pieces. Place the scones on the backing sheet and cook for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned. After baking, cool the scones on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve the scones either still warm or at room temperature.
Finished scones
