Scones

This is a very basic scone recipe. It comes together quickly and the results are delicious. Try adding nuts, fruit or cinnamon for a change of pace. Enjoy!

Basic Scones

2 cups flour
1 T. baking powder
1/4 t salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, very cold
1 cup whipping cream

Combine first 4 ingredients. Cut butter into mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Add whipping cream and stir until moistened.

Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead gently.

Roll dough to a half-inch thick circle. Cut into wedges.

Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.