Ingredients
- 10 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 5 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 cups cold butter (or margarine), cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups milk (or buttermilk for richer flavor)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Form Dough: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until a soft dough forms — do not overmix.
- Shape Scones: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Gently pat or roll it to about 1 inch thick. Cut into rounds or triangles using a biscuit cutter or knife.
- Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them. Brush tops with a little milk or beaten egg for a golden finish, if desired.
- Bake Time: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and enjoy warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream.
If you’d like, I can help you scale this for smaller or larger batches, or suggest flavor variations (like raisin, cheese, or berry scones). Just let me know!