How to Make Sweet Scones
Ingredients:
For the Scones:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup Ultramel custard (or any vanilla custard if Ultramel is not available)
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries for added sweetness
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ultramel custard
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream, adjust for desired consistency
Instructions:
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Preparing the Dough:
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Add Ultramel Custard: Pour in the Ultramel custard and mix gently with a fork just until the dough comes together. If you’re adding raisins or dried cranberries, incorporate them in this step.
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Shaping the Scones:
Preheat the Oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times. Pat the dough into a round disc about 1 inch thick. Using a floured cutter or knife, cut the dough into wedges or use a round cutter for circular scones.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
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Baking:
Egg Wash: Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the scones with this egg wash to give them a golden color upon baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and well risen.
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Preparing the Glaze:
While the scones are baking, mix the powdered sugar with Ultramel custard and milk or cream until smooth. The glaze should be thick yet pourable.
