Dreamy Cream Scones

Scones, these are so amazing, and such a staple in our baking diet that I have to share this recipe.  I initially printed this off from joy of baking in 2004 and have used it very frequently (probably at least 3 times a month) since then. I chuckled when I read the "these scones freeze very well" at the bottom, as I have doubled and sometimes quadrupled this recipe and never, EVER felt the need to save any for later- we consume these like crazy! We eat them for breakfast, for tea, and for dessert- stinkin' good!

Cream Scones:

2 C. flour
1/3 C. white sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
1/3 C. unsalted butter
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 t. pure vanilla extract
1/2 C. heavy whipping cream

Egg mixture for brushing tops of scones:
1 large egg
1 T. heavy cream

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

1.)Mix all scone ingredients together, do not over mix, until just incorporated.
2.)Knead dough gently on floured surface.
3.)Roll out on surface until  about 1 +1/2 inches thick and cut (pizza cutter works really well).
4.)Place on a baking sheet and brush scones with the egg mixture above.
5.)Bake for 15-25 min. or until lightly browned on the tops.
6.)Transfer to wire rack to cool.
7.) *Optional: Serve with Devonshire cream, whipping cream o jam for an extra enjoyable experience.

These scones freeze very well. (but, like I said about I have never, NEVER had these go stale!)
My Personal Notes:
You can add whatever you want to them. I have made the following variations:
Chocolate chip scones (adding about 1 Cup of chocolate chips)
Lavender scones: add 1 t. dried lavender
Blueberry scones: these are harder to work with since the blueberries quickly mush and then mixture becomes way too moist- but if you are quick these are our all time fave!!! Add 1 cup of frozen blueberries. Fresh would work too, but  would be softer and much harder to keep intact.
Strawberry Shortcake: when baked plain, these would be perfect for use in making Strawberry Shortcake

Let me know if you come up with other really good variations and I'll add them and for sure will want to savor them as well!!

Enjoy!

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