Peppertrees Cream Scones

By RossanaV

Peppertrees Inn Bed and Breakfast, Tucson, AZ.

To make ahead...put all dry ingredients inot a plastic bag after they are mixed together with the butter and keep stored in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use. Defrost and proceed with the recipe. Best when fresh as they don't keep well.

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 c sugar
• 8 t baking powder
• extra sugar and milk

Preparation

Step 1

Sift all the dry ingredients together. Beat the eggs until frothy, add the milk and the heavy cream and mix until incorporated. Pat out on a well floured surface and cut into rounds about 3/4 inch thick. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet one inch apart. (For soft sided scones, place close together) Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a 425F oven for about 15 mins. until golden brown.