Description
Tender, buttery, and golden, this classic Scones Recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or teatime. Serve with clotted cream and jam for a true treat, or customize with your favorite add-ins.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups – Provides the base and structure.
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup – Adds light sweetness.
- Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon – Ensures scones rise.
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon – Balances the flavor.
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed – For flakiness.
- Heavy Cream: 2/3 cup – Adds richness and tenderness.
- Egg: 1 large – Helps bind and enrich the dough.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – For warmth and flavor.
- Optional Add-ins: 1/2 cup dried fruit, berries, or chocolate chips – For customization.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In another bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Assemble the Dish: Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, and shape into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges or rounds.
- Cook to Perfection: Place scones on the baking sheet, brush with cream, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Finishing Touches: Cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with clotted cream, butter, or jam.
Notes
- Keep butter and cream cold for best results.
- Don’t overwork the dough to maintain tenderness.
- Chill shaped dough before baking for higher rise.
- Try sweet or savory variations with your favorite add-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg