How to Make Scones Step by Step (Recipe Story)

SCONES

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Learn how to make scones the easy way with 15 minutes and 5 basic ingredients (that you probably already have at home!). Soft, moist, easy to make - and a perfect vehicle for butter, marmelade or cream cheese. You will be making these savory scones over and over again!

"These were delicious and fun to eat! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Saving to make again soon!" - Noelle

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½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup plain flour 3 tablespoon butter ⅓ cup milk

Place flour, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl and mix well.

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Add butter cut in pieces - easiest if it's soft!

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Mix in the butter well, taking care to really get it mixed with the flour mixture

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Add milk

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Now mix into a cohesive dough. Use your hands when necessary!

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Don't work the dough longer than necessary to form it into a ball - once that's possible, it's done!

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Split the dough into two similar size pieces and roll them into balls

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Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, and flatten them until they're about 4 inches across

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Cut each scone into 4 pieces

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Prick with a fork to create small holes

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Bake at 440°F for 8-10 minutes, until golden

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Serve warm from the oven, with butter, marmelade, cream cheese - or any other topping of your choice!

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