Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Granulated sugar - ⅓ cup
• Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup, chilled and cubed
• Heavy cream - ½ cup
• Vanilla bean - 1, seeds scraped
• Egg - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Coarse sugar - for sprinkling

Instructions

1. 1.

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

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

   Add the chilled butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4.

   In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, egg, and vanilla extract.

5. 5.

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

6. 6.

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it into a ball.

7. 7.

   Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into 12 wedges.

8. 8.

   Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

9. 9.

   Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.

10. 10.

    Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Facts