Praline Cream Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Tip: For an extra crispy scone, bake for 10 minutes longer.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Don't overmix, or the scones will be tough.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, large eggs, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Make sure to break up any lumps in the cream.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough just comes together.

   Tip: Don't overmix, or the scones will be tough.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the praline paste and confectioners' sugar.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix.

7. 7

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together.

   Tip: Don't overwork the dough.

8. 8

   Pat the dough into a circle that is about 2.5 cm thick.

   Tip: Make sure to maintain the circle shape for even baking.

9. 9

   Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out scones. Gather the scraps, re-form the dough, and cut out additional scones.

   Tip: You should be able to get about 8 scones.

10. 10

    Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm of space between each scone.

    Tip: Make sure to leave enough space for even baking.

11. 11

    Bake the scones for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

    Tip: Check for doneness by gently pressing the top of a scone.

12. 12

    Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before serving.

    Tip: Serve warm, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.