Awesome English Tea Scones
Indulge in the timeless charm of "Awesome English Tea Scones," a recipe that brings the essence of a classic British tea-time treat straight to your kitchen. These delightfully buttery and tender scones strike the perfect balance between light and crumbly, thanks to cold cubed butter and a fail-proof blend of all-purpose flour and baking powder. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll create golden, flaky rounds ideal for pairing with clotted cream, butter, or your favorite jam. Customize each batch with optional mix-ins like raisins, currants, or chocolate chips for a personal touch. Perfect for brunches, afternoon tea, or a cozy snack, these scones are an irresistible way to elevate any occasion. Bake a batch of these quick and easy English scones, and enjoy a taste of tradition with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup optional add-ins (raisins, currants, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. If using optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
Gently mix the dough with a wooden spoon or your hands until it just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn the dough out onto it. Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick round.
Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out rounds of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut until all the dough is used.
Brush the tops of the scones lightly with a bit of milk or beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the scones have risen and the tops are golden brown.
Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy them warm with clotted cream, butter, or jam!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 207 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 152 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.0 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1200 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
