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Cream Scones Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
2 cups(280 g)flour2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter 2 eggs, well beaten 1/2 cup(1 dL)cream
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.(220C). Lightly butter a cookie sheet. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Work in the butter with your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the eggs and cream and stir until blended. Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead for about a minute. Pat or roll the dough about 3/4 inch thick and cut into wedges. Place on the cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes.Makes 12 wedges.
Wedge-shaped with lightly browned sides and tops, cream scones and English tea are traditional partners. Serve with a plump mound of butter and some marmalade jam.
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