Classic Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Put the flour, salt, baking powder and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine.
3. 3
   Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
4. 4
   Add the egg and just enough cream to form a slightly sticky dough.
5. 5
   If its too sticky, add a little flour, but very little; it should still stick a little to your hands.
6. 6
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead once or twice, then press it into a 3/4-inch-thick circle and cut into 2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter or glass.
7. 7
   Put the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Gently reshape the leftover dough and cut again.
9. 9
   Brush the top of each scone with a bit of cream and sprinkle with a little of the remaining sugar.
10. 10
    Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the scones are a beautiful golden brown.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.