3 cups
all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 eggs, divided
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk, divided
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with vegetable-oil
cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until mixture
resembles the size of small peas. In a medium bowl, beat 2 eggs lightly with 1
cup milk. Add to flour mixture; stir just until mixed.
On a
lightly floured surface, knead dough gently. Pat or roll out the dough into a
circle 1/2-inch thick. Using a lightly greased and floured 3-inch biscuit
cutter, cut into rounds. Dip cutter into flour as often as necessary to
keep dough from sticking. Push scraps of dough together so that edges join;
firmly pinch edges with fingertips to make a partial seal. Pat this remaining
dough to 1/2-inch thick; continue to cut 3-inch rounds. Space 1-inch apart onto
prepared baking sheet.
NOTE: When making scones, work the dough
quickly and do not over mix.
In a
small bowl, combine 1 egg and 1 tablespoon milk; brush onto scones. Bake 15 to
18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm.
To
Serve: Cut in half and top with jam, jelly, or curds. Top with a dollop of
clotted cream. |