English Breakfast Scones

From Dana Schrader

Makes 16

2-3/4 c. flour                           

1-1/2 Tbs. baking powder

6 Tbs. sugar                             

1/2 c. chilled unsalted butter, diced

1 tsp. salt                                 

1 c. cold whipping cream or half and half

2 eggs                                        

coarse sugar for tops

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment.

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Using pastry cutter, cut butter into flour mixture until like coarse meal.

Whisk cream and eggs together in a small bowl. Pour over crumb mixture and stir just until combined.

Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface. Form into 2 circles 1 inch thick. Cut into triangles. Transfer to baking sheet. Brush tops with cream. Sprinkle coarse sugar.

Bake at 400 degrees until light brown for 12-18 minutes depending on size.