Simple Scones

From Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake, California

Sometimes the simple things in life are truly the best. The balance between salt, sugar, and cream in these easy to make scones is perfect. Enjoy with butter, jam or even on it's own.

3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
2 Tbs. baking powder
2 Tbs. salt
2 ½ cups heavy cream
1 egg
Splash of milk

Preheat oven to 350°.
Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Blend together first four ingredients.
Add heavy cream to dry ingredients. Use your hands to mix the ingredients and gather then into a ball.
Place the dough ball on a lightly floured surface and knead dough a few times.
Reshape the dough ball into a disk on a floured surface.
Re-shape dough into a disk about 10 inches in diameter and half an inch thick.
Cut into the disk into 10 or 12 wedges and transfer to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Brush the tops with egg and sprinkle with raw sugar.
Beat an egg with milk and brush the mixture over the top of the scones. Lightly sprinkle the tops of the scones with raw sugar, if desired.
Bake scones for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Makes 10-12 Scones.

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