Scones | ||
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3 | C | flour |
1/4 | C | sugar |
1 | tbsp. | baking powder |
1/2 | tsp. | salt |
3/4 | C | unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled |
3/4 | C+1 tbsp. | milk |
1/4 | C | honey |
2 | tsp. | vanilla extract |
3/4 | C | pecans, lightly toasted and chopped |
Place all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, or in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cut butter into dry ingredients until it resembles coarse meal.
Stir together 3/4 cup milk, honey and vanilla and add to dough. Mix just until dough comes together and add pecans.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough twice to a 1-inch thickness, each time folding in half as this is the secret to a flaky scone.
Now roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness and cut desired shapes. Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with remaining milk. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until tops are nicely browned.
Cinnamon Cream | ||
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1/2 | C | whipping cream |
2 | tbsp. | sour cream |
2 | tbsp. | sugar |
1/2 | tsp. | cinnamon |
Serve warm or at room temperature with cinnamon cream.