Gold Medal® Classic Scones
- 15 Minutes Prep 35 Minutes Total
- 8 Servings
- 230 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold butter or margarine
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 to 6 tablespoons whipping cream
- Additional 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons white decorator sugar crystals or granulated sugar
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir the flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt until mixed. Cut in the butter, using a pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork until yolk and white are mixed. Using the fork, stir the egg, vanilla and just enough of the 4 to 6 tablespoons whipping cream into the flour mixture until mixture forms a soft dough and leaves the side of the bowl.
- Lightly sprinkle flour over a cutting board or countertop. Place dough on floured surface; gently roll in the flour to coat. To knead dough, fold dough toward you. With the heels of your hands, lightly push dough away from you with a short rocking motion. Move dough a quarter turn and repeat 10 times. Dough will feel springy and smooth.
- Place the dough on an ungreased cookie sheet. Roll dough with a rolling pin or pat dough with fingers into an 8-inch round. Using a sharp knife that has been dipped in flour, cut dough round into 8 wedges, but do not separate the wedges. Brush 1 tablespoon whipping cream over wedges, using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with sugar crystals.
- Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to a cooling rack; carefully separate wedges. Serve warm.
Tips
- Chocolate Chip Scones: Stir in 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips with the egg, vanilla and whipping cream in step 2.
- Currant Scones: Stir in 1/2 cup currants or raisins with the egg, vanilla and whipping cream in step 2.
Nutrition Information
Daily Values (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 11g 18%, Saturated Fat 7g 35%, Cholesterol 55mg 19%, Sodium 370mg 15%, Potassium 50mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 27g 9%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 10%, Iron 8%, Vitamin D 4%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 15%, Riboflavin 10%, Niacin 8%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 10%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 2%, Phosphorus 8%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 15%, Copper 2%, Manganese 10%
Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)
Calories 230, Calories from Fat 100, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 6g, Protein 4g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 2oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 2tsp
