Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Measure and mix together in a large bowl: 2 cups unbleached whole-wheat pastry flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup sugar.
3. 3
   Stir in: 1 1/3 cups cream.
4. 4
   Mix until the dough just starts to come together; it will be sticky.
5. 5
   Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead briefly, just enough to bring the dough completely together.
6. 6
   Pat it into an 8-inch circle.
7. 7
   Brush with: 2 tablespoons butter, melted.
8. 8
   And sprinkle with: 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
9. 9
   Cut the circle into 8 wedges and place the wedges 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
10. 10
    Bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    To the dry ingredients, add 1/2 cup chopped dried fruit (apricots, nectarines, or pears) or whole dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, or currants.
12. 12
    Add the grated zest of a lemon or an orange.
13. 13
    Cut out individual scones with a round cutter, or cut the scones into smaller shapes.
14. 14
    Substitute unbleached all-purpose flour for whole-wheat flour.