Classic Scones

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Put the flour, salt, baking powder and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine.

3. 3

   Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal.

4. 4

   Add the egg and just enough cream to form a slightly sticky dough.

5. 5

   If its too sticky, add a little flour, but very little; it should still stick a little to your hands.

6. 6

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead once or twice, then press it into a 3/4-inch-thick circle and cut into 2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter or glass.

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   Put the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet.

8. 8

   Gently reshape the leftover dough and cut again.

9. 9

   Brush the top of each scone with a bit of cream and sprinkle with a little of the remaining sugar.

10. 10

    Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the scones are a beautiful golden brown.

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    Serve immediately.

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