Directions

1. 1Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Put the flour, salt, baking powder and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
2. 2Add the egg and just enough cream to form a slightly sticky dough. If it’s too sticky, add a little flour, but very little; it should still stick a little to your hands.
3. 3Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead once or twice, divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and then press it into a 3/4-inch-thick circle and cut into wedges. Put the wedges on an ungreased baking sheet.
4. 4Brush the top of each scone with a bit of cream and sprinkle with a little of the remaining sugar.
5. 5Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the scones are a beautiful golden brown. Serve immediately.