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Mummy’s Sweet White Scones This mouthwatering recipe for scones is courtesy of Petersham Nursery.

Ingredients Makes about 18 scones. 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface Pinch of salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 4 large eggs 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk Granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Directions Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, superfine sugar, and baking powder. Make a well in the center and add butter. Using your fingers, work butter into flour mixture until a crumbly mixture is formed. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 eggs and milk. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead lightly and shape into a round. Roll dough out until it is 1 inch thick. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out scones and transfer to prepared baking sheets. In a small bowl, beat remaining egg and brush the top of each scone; sprinkle each with granulated sugar. Transfer baking sheets to oven and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer scones to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving. First published January 2009