Basic Scone Recipe (How to make Scones)

Here is a very basic and easy recipe for tender, flakey scones. I finally found clotted cream at Whole Foods and I was all to excited to make scones. You can add dried fruit, chocolate chips or even fresh fruit bits for a sweet scone. I like to add my favorite shredded cheese or even bacon for a savory scone.
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tbls sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt (I use sea salt)
5 tbls cold unsalted butter
1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk (maybe a little less or more)
**extra flour for work surface
**be sure to pat gently in a disc
**DO NOT KNEAD DOUGH
**be sure to chill in freezer before baking
**bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit
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