English Scones
These homemade scones are a delightful treat that is quick and easy to make. The buttery, flaky texture pairs perfectly with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy them warm out of the oven for a comforting and delicious snack.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut
- into pieces
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 450°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with solid vegetable shortening.
- In a food processor, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, sugar and salt. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and use on-off pulses until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a bowl.
- Alternatively, in a bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. Then, using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk. Using a fork, mix together until a soft elastic dough forms.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead 5 or 6 times until the dough is smooth. Roll out about 3/4 inch thick. Using a scallop-edged cookie cutter 3 inches in diameter, cut out rounds. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the scones until they rise and are golden brown on top, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
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