Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 3 cups
• Baking powder - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Granulated sugar - ⅓ cup
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup, chilled and cubed
• Egg - 1 large
• Milk - ¾ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

3. 3.

   Add the chilled, cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4.

   In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add milk and vanilla extract. Mix well.

5. 5.

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

6. 6.

   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until the dough comes together.

7. 7.

   Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.

8. 8.

   Place scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

9. 9.

   Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.

10. 10.

    Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutritional Facts