Scones

these are by far the best scones I have ever made..I love them!..careful not to over work the dough when you cut the butter into the flour ...please read notes * before starting

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons cold butter
• 2/3 to 3/4 cup cold thickened cream or milk (dough should not be too sticky)
• 1 egg beaten slightly
• Optional: you can add 1 cup of  blueberries, nuts, or chocolate chips that you may like just be sure to toss them in flour before adding them to the dough.  (so the don't clump together or sink to the bottom)

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees /190 Celsius

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and sugar. Whisk together to combine. Cut butter into flour until you get a crumbly consistency. In a separate bowl, combine cream with beaten egg then add to dry ingredients until well blended, but don't over mix. (You can add any extras you like at this time)  drop by heaping spoonfuls 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet, covered with baking paper. I get about 9 large scones.
Bake for 20 - 22 minutes or until tops are golden brown. (Dough shouldn't be too runny if it is toss a tablespoon or 2  of flour in it.)

Notes:

* Make sure to keep butter and milk cold, it will help to make a light and fluffy scone.

** also put rack a little higher then the middle it will help the browning.
*** I also like to use a greased cupcake pan no liners to make these, I like the crispy texture all around the scone.