Directions
- 1Combine the dry ingredients: 3 cups of flour, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
- 2Grate 3/4 cup of cold butter into the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles crumbles.
- 3In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: 1 egg, 3/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- 4Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix.
- 5Form the dough into a ball.
- 6Lightly flour a cut board.
- 7Roll out the dough into a circle.
- 8Cut the dough into four pieces, then cut each piece into smaller scones.
- 9Place the scones on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not too close to each other.
- 10Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or heavy cream.
- 11Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- 12For optional icing, mix 1 cup of icing sugar with a liquid like milk, orange juice, or cream and brush it on top of the baked scones.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.75 cup cold butter
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- chocolate chips
- 1 cup icing sugar
Equipment
gratercut boardoven
Tips
- Use cold butter and grate it to create a flaky texture.
- Do not over-flour the work surface.
- Space the scones a little bit apart on the baking sheet as they will grow.
- For icing, mix 1 cup of icing sugar with milk, orange juice, or cream.
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