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Easy Vanilla and Cream Scones Recipe

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These Easy Vanilla and Cream Scones are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. With a tender, buttery crumb infused with vanilla and topped with a crunchy sugar crust, these scones combine classic flavors with a flaky texture. Made from simple ingredients and baked to a golden perfection, they are sure to please scone lovers of all ages.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or 1/4 tsp table salt)
  • 3 tbsp Demerara sugar (for topping; can substitute granulated sugar)

Wet Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (cold and finely cubed)
  • 2 eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (plus more for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the scones.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Stir these together well and set aside.
  3. Prepare Butter: Cube the cold unsalted butter and place it in the fridge to keep cold until needed.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, one egg, and vanilla extract. Chill this mixture in the fridge to keep it cool.
  5. Make Egg Wash: Combine the remaining egg with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to create the egg wash. Set aside for later use.
  6. Cut Butter Into Dry Mixture: Remove the butter from the fridge and add it to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with very few butter lumps remaining. Alternatively, pulse in a food processor 5-7 times to achieve a sandy texture.
  7. Check for Butter Clumps: Rub some of the flour and butter mixture between your fingertips to identify any missed large butter lumps and continue cutting until there are none.
  8. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the chilled cream, egg, and vanilla mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. If the dough feels too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons more cream to form a shaggy but not overly dry dough.
  9. Form the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. It will appear crumbly at first. Gather and gently press it into a rough dough ball, maintaining the shaggy texture.
  10. Shape Dough Disc: Press the dough into a disc about 6-7 inches in diameter and approximately 3/4 inch thick. Expect some crumbling, which is normal.
  11. Fold and Press: Fold the disc in half and press it out into a disc again. Repeat folding and pressing two more times, about three total, to help develop layers and bring the dough together.
  12. Final Disc and Cutting: Press the dough into a final disc about 7 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Using a large knife or bench scraper floured between cuts, slice the disc into 8 wedges like a pizza.
  13. Prepare for Baking: Arrange the scone wedges on a large sheet pan. Brush the tops gently with the prepared egg wash, taking care to press any flaking dough back onto the scones.
  14. Add Sugar Topping: Sprinkle the tops evenly with Demerara sugar or granulated sugar to create a sweet, crunchy crust.
  15. Bake: Place the sheet pan into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on the top and bottom. Start checking at 10-12 minutes as oven temperatures can vary.
  16. Cool and Serve: Remove the scones from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Keeping the butter and wet ingredients cold helps create flaky layers in the scones.
  • You can substitute Demerara sugar with regular granulated sugar if unavailable.
  • Be gentle when folding and pressing the dough to maintain a tender texture.
  • Check scones a few minutes earlier than the recommended baking time as oven temperatures vary.
  • Serve with clotted cream or jam for an authentic experience.

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