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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg plus 1 teaspoon heavy cream, for brushing the scones
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut cold diced butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and heavy cream, then add to dry ingredients and mix gently.
- Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick round disk and cut into 8 wedges.
- Transfer the wedges to the baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- In another bowl, melt butter and mix with sugars, flour, and cinnamon to create the streusel.
- Sprinkle streusel on top of the scones.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter remains cold for the best texture.
Avoid over-mixing the dough to keep scones fluffy.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50