Vanilla Cream Scones

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Scrumptious scones from cooks illustrated magazine. The dough is quickly done using the food processor if you wish.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Place the flour , sugar , salt , baking powder , and butter in a food processor and plulse everything in 3-second intervals until it resembles course meal ,.

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Transfer everything to a large bowl.

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Stir in heavy cream , egg , and vanilla mixing the dough by hand until it forms into a uniformed and slightly moistened dough.

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You can also use your kitchenaid with the dough hook on the slowest speed for a few minutes.

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Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.

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Make dough to make 4 circles and 16 scones:.

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On a floured surface gently roll one portion at a time into a ball.

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Flatten the ball until your disk is approximately 3 / 4 in height.

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Press down the outside of the dough circle so the center is slightly taller.

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Dampen tops of each disk with a 1 / 2 tsp milk or cream and evenly sprinkle sugar on top of each circle.

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Cut each circle in quarters.

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Bake on a ungreased cookie sheet , or line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes or until.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, egg, pure vanilla extract, milk