Breakfast Scones
Start your morning on a deliciously comforting note with these classic Breakfast Scones, a buttery and tender treat that's perfect for pairing with your favorite cup of tea or coffee. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and cold unsalted butter, these scones achieve their flaky texture thanks to a gentle mixing technique and a touch of heavy cream for richness. Choose from irresistible add-ins like sweet raisins or melty chocolate chips to customize each batch, and finish with a golden crust brushed with milk for that bakery-style perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes from prep to plate, these scones are a must-try for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. Don't forget to serve them warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream for a truly indulgent start to the day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 100 grams unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 50 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams optional: raisins or chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons optional: additional milk (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, diced butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a fork or spatula to gently stir until the mixture starts to come together. Do not overmix.
If you're adding raisins or chocolate chips, fold them into the dough at this stage.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat it into a circle about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick.
Use a round cutter or knife to cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between each.
For a golden finish, brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or cream.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are risen and golden on top.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 2277 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 371.3 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1376 mg | 29% | |
*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.
