Scones - The Perfect Scone

By á-47

Endlessly adaptable.
Sweeten batch with dried fruits, crystallized ginger, candied citrus, chopped nuts, chocolate or fresh blueberries.
Or try a savory version by adding rosemary, thyme or grated cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, plus extra for work
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tea. salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cut in small dice
• 3/4 buttermilk or cream
• 1 egg
• additional desired ingredients
• GLAZE
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 oranges (zest and juice)
• 1 tea. almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together in large bowl. Cut in chilled butter using a fork or a pastry blender. (coarse crumbs).

In a separate bowl, stir buttermilk (or cream) and egg together, then add to flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Mix in any desired "add ins".

Place dough on a floured surface and pat into a 3/4" thick square or rectangle. Cut into squar3es or circles with a biscuit cutter. Set on a sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool; drizzle with glaze.

GLAZE: Combune all ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat slowly over medium-low heat. Re3move from heat and stir until smooth, Drizzle or brush on top of cooled scones.