Perfect English Scones
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English scones are such a delicious breakfast!
Here is a very easy and tasty English Scones recipe, with a modern twist!
Rich, buttery, crumbly, and flavorful, this scone recipe will please everyone at home. Made with brown sugar and honey, those scones are tender and have this delicious caramelized flavor that we love so much!
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 20 mins / Cook time: 20 mins / Servings: 8 scones
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Scones
3 cups (375g) - Flour
¼ cup (50g) - Dark brown sugar
½ tsp (2g) - Clove
1 tbsp (15g) - Baking powder
8 oz (230g) - Frozen butter
¼ cup (45g) - Honey
1 cup (235g) - Heavy cream
1 - Egg
1 - Orange
Glaze
½ cup (60g) - Powdered sugar
1 tbsp (15g) - Milk
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, and mixing bowls.
Scones
1 - Grate your frozen butter with a box grater and chill it for at least 1 hour.
2 - Combine the dry ingredients (flour, clove, baking powder, and dark brown sugar) in a large mixing bowl and stir.
3 - Combine the wet ingredients (egg, heavy cream, and honey) in a small mixing bowl with the help of a spatula, and mix everything together with a whisk.
4 - Incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients. You can do it by hand or with a stand mixer. The KitchenAid Artisan Design Series and the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series are superstars among stand mixers and will look amazing in your kitchen!
Tip: If you do it by hand, make sure not to over mix or the heat of your hands will start to melt the butter.
5 - When a crumbly texture is reached, pour the wet ingredients (step 3) into the dry ones and gently combine everything together with a spatula.
6 - When the dough starts to form, lay it on your countertop and spread the scone dough with your hands until it is 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
7 - Cut the dough into alternate triangular shapes and place them on a baking mat with a baking tray underneath.
8 - Brush the scones with heavy cream using a pastry brush (boar/silicone), and bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes. When ready, let them cool down completely on a cooling rack (with a baking tray underneath) before topping them with the glaze.
Glaze
1 - In a small bowl, mix the milk and powdered sugar with a whisk.
2 - Glaze your scones with a spoon, or you may dip your scone directly in the glaze for extra sweetness.
3 - Before the glaze dries, zest the orange on top of the scones with a zester.
4 - Enjoy!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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