Ultramel Scones
Ingredients:
- 7 cups cake flour
- 7 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, chilled and cubed
- 2 cups Ultramel custard (or any vanilla-flavored custard)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Extra flour for dusting
- Extra Ultramel custard for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together to ensure even distribution of the baking powder.
- Cut in Butter: Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the egg and sugar mixture to the flour and butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Add Custard: Pour in the Ultramel custard and vanilla extract (if using). Gently mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Knead and Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut Scones: Using a floured biscuit cutter or a knife, cut the dough into scones. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with extra Ultramel custard if desired.
Enjoy your Ultramel Scones!