English Scones with Strawberries & Cream

Directions: 

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, thyme, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and pulse to combine.   
  2. Add the butter cubes into the dry ingredients in the food processor and pulse until the mixture is crumbly. 
  3. Whisk together the milk and egg and in a separate medium bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for an egg wash, then pour the rest into the food processor and pulse several times until combined. 
  4. Select the Bake function on the COSORI Air Fryer Oven, adjust temperature to 335°F and time to 12 minutes, then tap Start/Pause to preheat. 
  5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead several times until the dough just comes together. The dough should be sticky. Do not add more flour. 
  6. Press the dough out to 1½-inch thickness using your hands, then cut into circles using a 3-inch round biscuit or scone cutter.   
  7. Form the dough scraps into a ball and press out again to cut out more scones. 
  8. Place the scones onto the food tray and brush the tops with the egg wash. 
  9. Insert the tray at position 3 in the preheated air fryer oven. 
  10. Remove the scones when done and let cool, then serve with clotted cream and strawberry jam.