VANILLA SUGAR SCONES

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Flakey scones rolled in sugar, rather than flour, which accounts for the flakiness. A Marcy Goldman recipe.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Scones

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (not table salt)
6 ounces very cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, scraped
3/4-1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
melted unsalted butter, for brushing

Steps:

  • Put the oven rack on the upper third of the oven. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Stack two baking sheets together and line the top sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Process about 10 seconds to blend dry ingredients.
  • Add in the butter chunks and process with three pulses for 6-8 seconds per shift. Mixture should be fine and grainy with no big chunks of butter.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and add the egg, vanilla and 3/4 cup of the cream as well as the scrapings of the vanilla bean. Stir with a fork. Stir the mixture briskly but firmly about 10-14 times to bring it together somewhat, bringing the dough into the center of the bowl and turning the bowl as you do so. Then knead briefly with hands to pull mixture together a bit more, about 5-6 times, until you have a rough dough that holds together but is a touch ragged looking. This is when to add the additional 1/4 cup more cream, if necessary.
  • Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of sugar on a work surface.
  • Then, using your hands to continue mixing, turn out the dough onto the sugared work surface. Blend with your fingertips, kneading or squeezing dough gently but firmly to get a soft dough that holds together, pressing it gently in the sugar on the board in order to help knead the dough but have the sugar adhere at the same time. Once you have a mass, firmly knead the dough 6-8 times.
  • Let the dough rest 3-5 minutes.
  • Divide the dough in two and pat it into two discs, each about 1-inch thick and 6-8 inches in diameter. Cut the discs into four wedges.
  • Set the scones on the lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Brush them with melted butter.
  • Bake until the scones are nicely browned on top, 17 to 20 minutes.

God meh
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These scones were the perfect way to start my day!


Shabbir Jan40
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones turned out really dense.


Raja Amjad
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These scones were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Bishnu shreesh official
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but these were actually pretty good.


Erik Ruskovski
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These scones were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them.


iFtikhan698 iftikhan698
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out perfectly. They were the perfect addition to my afternoon tea.


Nabab islam official Club
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These scones were a bit dry, but they were still edible.


Javon Chudomelka
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I substituted almond milk for the regular milk and they turned out great!


gurgy gar
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These scones were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Aa Ss
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy and the vanilla sugar gave them a wonderful flavor.


suhail malik
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Kate Suzie
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Adarighofua Moses
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These scones were absolutely delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. The vanilla sugar gave them a lovely flavor and the texture was perfect.


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