Cream Scones

Name: Cream Scones
Yield: 25 scones
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups 35% cream, divided; 1 tbsp turbinado sugar

Makes25 scones

Photo: John Cullen

Serve these classic cream scones with jam and extra whipped cream for the perfect tea party or after-school treat.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups 35% cream, divided
1 tbsp turbinado sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl and stir with a fork to blend. Stir in 1 3/4 cups whipping cream, or just enough to bring mixture together into a wet dough.
Turn dough out onto a light floured surface and pat or roll to about a 1/2 inch thick
Bake for 20 min or until tops and golden and scones are baked through.