Cinnamon sugar scones

Why are all of my posts about food? Oh well.

Katie wanted to make scones today. I want to make scones everyday. 

It worked out great for both of us.

Notice that I was kind enough to test them before serving.
Just looking out for my friends.

These babies are lovely. Soft, but still flaky. There's a whole cup of butter (not margarine) involved, but don't let that scare you off. Butter makes everything better. 

Here's the recipe.

Cinnamon Sugar Scones

Ingredients

Scones:

3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cups cream (either heavy or whipping)
1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon 

1 teaspoon cream
  

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (about 175 C).

Combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut butter into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter (or a fork) until it looks coarse, like cornmeal. 

In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry mixture and combine gently (don't over-combine).  Mixture will be crumbly.

Turn onto work surface. Press dough together to form a large rectangle. You can use a rolling pin, but it's really not necessary. Combine the topping ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle over the top, and press into the dough.

Cut into squares, and then divide each square into a triangle. Transfer triangles onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. Remove and allow to cool completely before eating. (Good luck with that.)

These are best served with tea or coffee. Invite friends over, or you might eat them all yourself.

Thanks to Pioneer Woman for the fabulous recipe!