BA's Best Cream Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 37
2. 2
   Whisk granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 3 cups flour in a large bowl to combine.
3. 3
   Add butter and toss to coat. Using your fingers or a pastry blender, work butter into flour until only pea-size pieces remain. Make a well in the center; add egg and 1 cups cream and mix with a fork, incorporating dry ingredients a little at a time, until a shaggy dough forms (its okay if it looks a little dry; dont overwork). Lightly knead dough in bowl until it just comes together.Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1"-thick round.
4. 4
   Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. 5
   Brush dough with cream and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
6. 6
   Bake scones until golden brown, 2530 minutes.Do Ahead: Scones can be made 1 day ahead. Store lightly covered at room temperature.