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Ingredientes
- Classic Cream Scones
- (Makes 8 large or 12 small scones)
- 3 cups all-purpose einkorn flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cold heavy cream
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 306g | |
| Calories 1545 | |
| Calories from Fat 1327 | 86% |
| Total Fat 150.94g | 189% |
| Saturated Fat 95.21g | 381% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 438mg | 146% |
| Sodium 5572mg | 232% |
| Potassium 108mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 52.77g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 50.15g | 33% |
| Protein 3.19g | 5% |
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