Kate McMillan

English Cream Scones

Preparation info
  • Makes

    8

    Scones
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Breakfast Bible: 100+ Favorite Recipes to Start the Day
The Breakfast Bible

By Kate McMillan

Published 2018

  • About

These buttery scones have a delicate texture and mildly sweet flavor that begs for a generous spoonful of fresh fruit jam. For a departure from the traditional preparation, opt for savory cheddar and bacon scones or sweet candied ginger scones.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 3 tbsp sugar

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture just until the mixture forms coarse crumbs about the size o