?Scones are a type of quick bread that is often served with breakfast or afternoon tea. This particular recipe is for breakfast scones, which are typically made with baking powder, butter, milk, and flour. Other ingredients, such as fruit, nuts, or chocolate, can be added to the dough as well.
Cold water
Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt, and sugar. Rub in butter with tips of fingers or cut in with 2 spatulas. Add eggs and sufficient water to make a soft dough. Turn onto lightly floured board and pat into sheet 1 inch thick. Cut into rounds or squares. Fold over double and brush with milk. Place on slightly oiled baking sheet. Dust with sugar and bake in hot oven (450 F) about 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
Cold water
Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt, and sugar. Rub in butter with tips of fingers or cut in with 2 spatulas. Add eggs and sufficient water to make a soft dough. Turn onto lightly floured board and pat into sheet 1 inch thick. Cut into rounds or squares. Fold over double and brush with milk. Place on slightly oiled baking sheet. Dust with sugar and bake in hot oven (450 F) about 15 minutes
