Ingredients
Method
Scones
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cream and vanilla until just combined. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Mini Fruit Tarts
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms.
- Press dough into tartlet pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool, then fill each tart with pastry cream and top with mixed berries.
Butter Cookies
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
Notes
These desserts pair beautifully with a variety of teas and can be made ahead of time for convenience.
