old fashioned cream scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg white
• 2 teaspoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet.
• in a large bowl, stir together the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. using a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine bread crumbs. stir in eggs and cream to make a firm dough. turn mixture a lightly floured surface and briefly knead until dough sticks together.
• divide the dough into 8 or 10 pieces, and round out the edges. place the prepared cookie sheet, brush with egg white and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
• bake at 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.