Ingredients
- •2½ cups all purpose flour
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •⅓ cup sugar
- •¾ cup cold salted butter, grated
- •1 large egg
- •½ cup whole milk
- •1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- •¾ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- •1 tablespoon whole milk (for glaze)
- •1 tablespoon melted butter (for glaze)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
3
Grate cold butter directly into the flour mixture, stirring to coat the shreds. Mixture should resemble pea-sized bits.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. The dough will look dry; keep mixing or use hands until it comes together.
5
Shape the dough into a 12-inch square about 2 inches thick. Cut into smaller squares with a bench scraper or sharp knife.
6
Arrange scones on the prepared baking sheet and lightly flatten. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Transfer to a cooling rack.
7
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled scones.
Chef's Notes
• Swirl 3 tablespoons of jam into the dough before baking for fruity scones. • Add 1 tablespoon of jam to the glaze for a colorful drizzle. • Mix in ½ cup dried fruit or chocolate chips for a classic twist.
