These simple scones are very easy to make. You can customize them by adding dried fruit, poppy seeds, or lemon zest.
Scones
These simple scones are very easy to make. You can customize them by adding dried fruit, poppy seeds, or lemon zest.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading
- ½ cup white sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk milk and egg in a small bowl; gradually stir into flour mixture until moistened.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, 5 or 6 turns.
- Pat or roll dough out into a 1/2-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedge-shaped pieces and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake scones in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes.
Notes
Half and half can be substituted for milk if you prefer a richer scone.
