Scones

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for kneading
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg , beaten

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Whisk milk and egg in a small bowl; gradually stir into flour mixture until moistened.

5. 5

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, 5 or 6 turns.

6. 6

   Pat or roll dough out into a 1/2-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedge-shaped pieces and place onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake scones in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes.