Cream Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and position a rack in the top third of the oven.
2. 2
   Thoroughly combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Make a well in the center of this mixture, add 1 1/4 cups of cream and stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a fork.
4. 4
   Work quickly, stirring as little as possible, until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
5. 5
   Add more cream, a tablespoon at a time, if the dough seems too dry.
6. 6
   Use a large serving spoon or cup measure to drop the batter onto an ungreased baking sheet, allowing at least 2 inches between each scone.
7. 7
   Brush the top of each with heavy cream and bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer to a wire rack to cool.