Description
Delicious almond-flavored scones with a crumbly yet moist texture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add slivered almonds and vanilla extract, stirring gently.
- Pour in heavy cream gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface, folding it gently a few times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about an inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place scone pieces on the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Cool scones on a wire rack and enjoy warm!
Notes
For best results, use cold ingredients and avoid over-mixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, almond, baking, breakfast, dessert