Best Scone Recipe
2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp sugar
5 Tbsp butter
1 cup full fat milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Cut in the cold butter and work quickly to rub the butter into the flour to have a sand like texture.
Add the milk and the vanilla and knead gently and quickly, until the dough comes together.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and smooth into a log that is 2 inches high.
Use a dough cutter or sharp knife to cut into 2 inch squares.
Place the scones on the baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes, until scones are slightly golden on the outside.
Serve scones warm with your favorite jam and freshly whipped heavy cream.
Note
Store scones in an airtight container for two days or in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Reheat before serving.
