Basic Scones

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, cold
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

• 1 combine dry ingredients; cut in butter till crumbly. stir in whatever you like -- blueberries, cranberries, orange or lemon zest, candied ginger, chocolate chips, etc. add milk and stir just until moistened. turn out on floured board, flour hands and knead 10-15 times and pat/roll into 3/4" thick round shape. cut into wedges and place on baking sheet (greased or parchment). leave a little space in between as they poof up a bit. bake at 400 deg f for 18-22 minutes (15-16 is enough in my oven). you can sprinkle with sugar before baking, or after baking can drizzle with powdered sugar glaze, etc. very versatile!