The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook:

SWEET CREAM SCONES

I wanted to make something fun to celebrate Baby Cambridge, so I turned to my trusty Downton Abbey Cookbook ;) I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS COOKBOOK!  This recipe was taken directly out of The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook in support of their awesome attention to quality recipes, I take no credit for the recipe, just wanted to share.

YIELDS 1 DOZEN SCONES (I MADE THE SCONES 1/2 THE SIZE IN ORDER TO MAKE 2 DOZEN)

1 cup Sour Cream

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

4 Cups All-Purpose Flower

1 1/2 Cups Sugar

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1/4 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar

1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

1 Cup Unsalted Butter (at room temperature and cut into pieces)

1 Egg (at room temperature)

Heavy Cream for Brushing

Granulated Sugar for Sprinkling

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1. Blend sour cream, vanilla extract, and baking soda together in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350F.  Grease a large baking sheet.
3. In a large bowl, blend together flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.  Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Stir in sour-cream mixture and egg until just barely moistened.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, kneading briefly.  Pat dough out into a 3/4-inch-thick round.  Cut into 12 wedges and place them 2-3 inches apart on the greased baking sheet.  Lightly brush with cream, then sprinkle with granulated sugar.
5. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.

So Get To Baking Ladies!