Simple Sweet Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
8 Tbsp. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut up
1/4 c. granulated sugar (use 1/3 c. for slighter sweeter scones)
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 425\u00b0.
Put flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl; stir to mix well.
Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender or rub in with your fingers until the mixture looks like fine granules.
Add sugar; toss to mix.
Add milk and stir with a fork until a soft dough forms.
Form dough into a ball; put onto a lightly floured board and give 10 to 12 kneads.