Flaky Buttery Scones (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 tsp salt.
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1/2 cup sugar (100g).
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2 cups flour (250g).
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1/2 cup frozen butter (113g).
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1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml).
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2 1/2 tsp baking powder.
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1 large egg.
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Coarse sugar for topping.
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1-1.5 cups mix-ins.
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Stir together sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Shred the cold butter into this mix and toss gently until crumbly.
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Whisk the egg, vanilla, and cream in a small bowl. Pour it onto the flour mixture along with the mix-ins, turning it into a soft dough with gentle mixing.
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On a floured counter, flatten the dough into a circle about 8 inches wide. Slice it into 8 triangle pieces.
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Pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes after brushing with cream and sprinkling sugar on top.
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Set the pieces on a parchment-lined tray and bake in a 400°F oven for 18-26 minutes. Take them out when they’re golden.
# Notes:
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Cold butter makes the final texture light and layered.
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Don’t skip refrigerating—it makes a difference.
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You can freeze them ahead for later.