Cinnamon scones
The best parts of cinnamon rolls, without the muss and fuss! And so pretty! Thanks Deb!
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1 3/4 cups (230 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for counter
6 tablespoons (75 grams) granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 8 tablespoons (4 ounces or 115 grams) unsalted butter, cold, diced 1/4 cup (60 ml) half-and-half or 2 tablespoons each milk and heavy cream, cold 1 large egg 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided |
Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pinch the butter into the dry mixture with your fingers or cut it in until it resembles coarse cornmeal. Make a well in the center and pour in the half-and-half, then the egg. Use a fork to gently combine the egg and cream in the center, then use it to combine everything into a rough mass. Dip your hands into the bowl and knead the mixture a few times into an even mass. On a lightly floured counter, roll the dough to roughly a 10-by-6-inch rectangle (think: a piece of paper but a little smaller). Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the remaining sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon over half of the rectangle (it will seem like too much but trust me, these scones do not end up overly sweet), then fold it in half. Roll the dough out again into an 8-by-6-inch rectangle; sprinkle another of the remaining tablespoons of sugar and the last teaspoon of cinnamon over half, then fold in half again. Do not roll again, just pat the dough into roughly a 6-inch circle and cut with a sharp knife into 6 wedges. Evenly space the wedges on the pan, sprinkle with final tablespoon of sugar, and bake until slightly golden at the edges, 15 to 17 minutes. |