Culinary Heritage

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Scones

Ingredients

681 g all-purpose flour
37.5 g baking powder
150 g White granulated sugar
3 Eggs
332.5 ml 35% whipping cream
1/4 cup Milk (For brushing the scones before baking)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sugar.

2. Add in the butter and mix until you get a coarse, sand-like consistency.

3. Add in the 35% whipping cream and mix until combined.

4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling and cutting.

5. Preheat your oven to 350F.

6. With a rolling pin on a floured work surface, roll the dough to a thickness of 3/4 inch, and cut the dough into discs.

7. Place the scones onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with milk.

8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.

9. Dust with icing sugar for an added sweet touch. Enjoy plain, or top with clotted cream and your favorite fruit preserves.