English Cream Tea Scones

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I have been making these for years and just decided i wanted to post it as a recipe for others to enjoy. these scones are slightly sweet and make a wonderful breakfast quick bread or are fabulous for a high tea!!

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Steps

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Heat oven to 400 degrees.

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In a medium bowl , combine flour , sugar , baking powder and salt.

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Blend well.

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Using a pastry blender or fork , cut cold butter into small slices and blend with the flour mixture until the flour mixture is crumbly looking.

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Add in the whipping cream and stir.

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On a floured surface , gently knead dough 5 or 6 times.

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Cut dough in half.

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Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press each half into an 8inch circle about 1 inch thick.

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Cut into 8 wedges each but do not separate.

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Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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Cut into wedges and serve warm.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, whipping cream