Vanilla Sugar-Crusted Scones
Indulge in a bit of British tradition. Host a special tea and serve finger-foods such as tea sandwiches and these delightful, sweet scones.
Vanilla Sugar-Crusted Scones
Vanilla Sugar-Crusted Scones
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Ingredients
- 1 Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 oz. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract (or Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract)
- 1 cup (or less) whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a bowl; discard the bean.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, 1/3 cup sugar and the salt in a food processor container and process for 10 seconds.
- Add equal amounts of the butter in three stages to the dry ingredients and process for 6 to 8 seconds per addition; the dough should have a slightly coarse texture.
- Place the dough in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, 3/4 cup of the cream and the vanilla seeds.
- Stir with a fork 10-14 times awhile turning the bowl.
- Knead five or six times; the dough should hold together.
- Add enough of the remaining cream to reach the desired consistency if the dough does not hold together or seems dry.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar on a work surface.
- Turn the dough onto the sugar work surface and knead gently so the dough holds together.
- Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into two discs 1 inch thick and 6 inch to 8 inch in diameter.
- Cut into wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared pans.
- Brush with the butter.
- Bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until brown.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool.
This fun and delicious recipe comes to us courtesy of Nielsen-Massey! Also check out their Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches, featured on FOODIEaholic!
