Favorite scones

Cream Scones

2 c (9oz) flour

1 Tbs baking powder

4 Tbs sugar

½ tsp salt

4 Tbs cold, unsalted butter, cut into cubes

3/4 c. heavy cream

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp vanilla

2 Tbs sugar for sprinkling on top

 

Place dry ingredients in bowl of food processor and pulse to mix. Add butter and pulse until combines. Add cream, egg and vanilla; mixing just until combined. Knead briefly. Form into 2 disks and cut into a total of 16 scones. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.