Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven. Line baking sheet with parchment.

   • 💡Cold ingredients are crucial
   • 💡Chill bowl and tools for best results
2. 2

   Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   • 💡Whisk well to distribute
   • 💡British: less sugar, American: more
3. 3

   Cut cold butter into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

   • 💡Use pastry cutter or two knives
   • 💡Some pea-sized pieces are good
4. 4

   Make well, add liquid ingredients. Mix just until dough comes together.

   • 💡Don't overwork
   • 💡Dough should be shaggy
5. 5

   Pat dough into circle 1-inch thick. Cut into wedges or rounds.

   • 💡Press straight down when cutting
   • 💡Don't twist cutter
6. 6

   Place on baking sheet. Brush tops, bake until golden.

   • 💡British: egg wash
   • 💡American: cream and sugar on top