Martha Stewart Scones Recipe
Looking for a perfect breakfast treat? You must try this Martha Stewart Scones Recipe. These scones are buttery and flaky.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry blender or fork.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- 3 tablespoons sugar.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter.
- 1 cup heavy cream.
- 1 large egg for egg wash.
- Extra sugar for topping.
Instructions
- Set your oven to 425°F. Line a pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a large bowl for this.
- Add cold butter chunks to the flour. Use a fork to mix it. It should look like crumbs.
- Pour the heavy cream into the bowl. Stir gently until a dough forms. Do not overmix the dough.
- Put dough on a floured surface. Pat it into a circle shape. Cut it into eight wedges.
- Place wedges on the baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle sugar. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Notes
- Keep your butter very cold.
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Use heavy cream for richness.
- Measure your flour correctly.
- Serve them warm with jam.