How to make scones

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

clotted cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt offers a lighter alternative.

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Raisins are more widely available.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

In a large bowl, combine plain flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine table salt.

Cut in cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in cold milk and eggs until just combined.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly.

Pat the dough into a circle about 2.5 cm thick.

Cut into wedges or use a round cutter to shape scones.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush tops with beaten egg or milk for glaze.

Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

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