Traditional Irish Scones

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 5 times. Roll to 1 inch thickness.
7. Cut into 12 scones, place on a baking sheet, and bake 12-15 minutes until golden.