Simple, easy and elegant!
Vanilla Bean Scones
Vanilla Bean Scones
Category
Breakfast
Cuisine
British
Servings
8
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Cut in wedges, rounds or even scoop!
Cortney Smith
Ingredients
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2 ¼ cups flour
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1/3 cup sugar
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons butter (1 stick), cold
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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Optional: 1 vanilla bean, seeded
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For topping: 2 tablespoons cream and sugar crystals
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk the vanilla and vanilla bean into the cream so that it evenly distributes.
Cut cold butter into small pieces and rub together into dry ingredients with hands until flakes of butter appear thorough out.
Pour in cream/vanilla and mix in gently with a spatula. Once incorporated, mix with hands until it just comes together.
On a cutting board, form into a circle about 1.5” thick. Cut into 8 wedges. Brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Place on lined baking sheet. Place in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
Bake for 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Let cool before removing from pan.
Enjoy!