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cream scones

(7 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Laura Spencer-Whitacre
@thebiscottigirl
Fort Mohave, AZ

This scone recipe will melt in your mouth. They're delish!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you've never made a scone, these cream scones are an easy recipe to try. They're similar to an American biscuit but lightly sweet. Currants and orange zest add pops of flavor. Outside they're slightly crisp while inside is soft and buttery. We took Laura's advice and tried the scones with Devonshire cream and jam - simply divine. Serve for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack with afternoon tea.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cream scones

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    cold butter, cut in pieces
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    currants
  • 1 tsp
    orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp
    heavy whipping cream or 1 egg white
  • additional granulated sugar

How To Make cream scones

  • Cut butter into a bowl of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Sift. Add the cold butter. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the consistency is coarse and crumbly.
  • Slowly add heavy whipping cream.
    2
    Add 1 cup of whipping cream and stir just until moistened. Depending on the flour, you may need to add the additional 1/4 cup of cream.
  • Add currants and orange zest.
    3
    Now add 1/2 cup currants and the orange zest.
  • Slightly knead and cut into circles.
    4
    Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead 4 - 5 times. Do not overwork the dough. Roll out to 3/4 inch thick. Cut with a rounded biscuit cutter (heart shapes are fun too).
  • Place on a baking sheet.
    5
    Place each scone about 2 inches apart on a non-stick baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with heavy cream.
    6
    Brush the tops of the scones with 2 Tbsp heavy cream or an egg white.
  • Sprinkle with sugar.
    7
    Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake the Cream Scones.
    8
    Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with Devonshire cream and jam.
    9
    Serve warm with Devonshire cream and jams.
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