Cream Scones

southern chef in louisiana's Note:

From Southern Living cookbook.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 scones

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3; cup cold butter , cut up
• 1⁄3; cup whipping cream

Directions:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients; cut in the butter with pastry blender until crumbly.
2. Add whipping cream to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
3. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead about 5 or 6 times. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter and place in lightly greased muffin pans or 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
4. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until golden.
5. Serve with preserves and whipped cream.