Toasted Scones

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

  • ½ cup toasted chopped almonds (or pecans)

  • ⅔ cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  • Add cold butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  • Stir in toasted nuts.

  • In a small bowl, whisk cream and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.

  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle.

  • Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to baking sheet.

  • Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

  • Bake 18–20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.