American Tries To Make Mrs. McCarthy's Award Winning Scones and Clotted Cream

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

clotted cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and high in protein.

Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC).

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal.

In a measuring cup, combine buttermilk and beaten egg. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times.

Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick and cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.

Place scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and sprinkle sugar on top.

Bake for 12 minutes until lightly browned.

Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

To assemble, cut scones in half, spread preserves on the bottom, add strawberries, and top with clotted cream.

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