Basic Scones

Name: Basic Scones
Ingredients: Scones:; 21/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 11 tablespoons (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 cup cold heavy cream; Vanilla Icing:; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 11/2 tablespoons water

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Ingredients

Scones:
21/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
11 tablespoons (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup cold heavy cream
Vanilla Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11/2 tablespoons water

Directions

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