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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Additional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking the scones.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
Cut in Butter
Add the cold unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Combining Ingredients
Add Wet Ingredients
Pour the milk and vanilla extract into the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
Shaping and Baking
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.
Cut the Scones
Using a sharp knife or a pastry cutter, cut the dough into 8 wedges (like a pizza) or use a round cutter for circular scones. Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
Serving
Serve with Jam
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite jam.