Best Basic Scone

Name: Best Basic Scone
Ingredients: 2 cups all- purpose flour, plus more for dusting your work surface; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2- inch pieces; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more depending on how thick you want your glaze; 1/2 lemon juiced

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all- purpose flour, plus more for dusting your work surface
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2- inch pieces
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 egg, beaten
1 cup powdered sugar, plus more depending on how thick you want your glaze
1/2 lemon juiced

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
3

Add the egg and slowly add in the cream until the mixture comes together.
4

On a lightly floured counter top, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thick.
5

Cut the dough into triangles and put on the prepared baking sheet.
6

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
7

Transfer the cooked scones onto a wire rack and cool for 30 minutes.