Dessert for 8

Classic Scones

Name: Classic Scones
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British and Irish
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 1/2 tbsp sugar; scant 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter; 1 large egg; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp demerara sugar (optional)

$1.82for 430 minServes 8

Tender cream scones are mixed, cut into rounds, brushed with egg, and baked until golden.

Photo: onceuponachef.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Heavy cream, 5.5 oz$0.22/oz typical	5.5 oz	$1.22Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.65

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Baking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.46 per serving$1.82 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

2 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
scant 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
1 large egg
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 tbsp demerara sugar (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks crumbly.
Stir in one egg and the cream until a soft dough forms.
Pat the dough 1 inch thick, cut 8 rounds, and place them on the baking sheet.
Brush the scones with the remaining beaten egg and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and firm.

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