Classic British Scones with Khus Khus
Soft and flaky scones infused with the nutty flavor of khus khus, perfect for a traditional British tea time.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- ●1/2 cup Lightly salted butter, softened
- ●3/4 cup Heavy cream
- ●1 Large eggs
- ●2 tablespoons Khus khus
- ●2 teaspoons Baking powder
- ●1 teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- 4
Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and eggs.
- 6
Add the khus khus to the cream mixture and whisk until well combined.
- 7
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 8
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times.
- 9
Pat the dough into a circle that is about 1 inch thick.
- 10
Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out scones.
- 11
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each scone.
- 12
Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra heavy cream and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- 13
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
- 14
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes.