Scones
Ingredients:
- 8 cups of flour
- 8 teaspoons of baking powder
- Half a cup of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 500 grams of cold butter
- 3 teaspoons of vanilla essence
- 2 cups of milk
- 3 small eggs
Method:
1. Begin by sifting together the flour and baking powder, then mix in the sugar.
2. Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture.
3. Use your hands to incorporate the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vanilla essence and milk.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a fork to mix until just combined, ensuring the milk is fully incorporated.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, gently roll it out, and cut it into your desired shapes.
7. Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven according to your scone recipe's instructions.
Scones
