Ultimate Guide to British Scones

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

Grate your butter using a cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.

Step 3

Add in egg (if using), 1 cup cream, blueberries, and vanilla extract (or other flavorings) stirring until the dough just comes together.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop and form it into a ball

Step 5

Press the dough flat until it is 2-inch thick circle. Use a butter knife to cut the circle into 8 wedges.

Step 6

Place cut scones on an un-greased baking sheet and brush the tops with 2 tablespoons heavy cream.

Step 7

Bake at 425 degrees for about 12-15 minutes, until the tops are nicely browned.