Homemade Scones
Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly golden, these homemade scones are the ultimate treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, and elevated with rich unsalted butter and a hint of vanilla, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfectly soft on the inside with a tender crumb, these scones can be tailored to your tastes with optional add-ins like raisins or dried fruit. Bake them to perfection using a few key techniques, like rubbing cold butter into the flour for buttery layers and brushing the tops with milk or egg for a shiny, golden finish. Whether served warm with clotted cream and jam or enjoyed plain, these classic scones are a timeless delicacy everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 85 grams unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams optional: raisins or dried fruit
Instructions
Preheat 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 dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a fork until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
If using raisins or dried fruit, 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. Press or roll the dough into a 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick circle.
Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut out more scones as needed.
Optional: Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or a beaten egg for a shiny, golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are risen and golden brown.
Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Serve warm with butter, clotted cream, or jam.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.3 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.0 g | 245% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 423 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 2250 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.5 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 939 mg | 20% | |
*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.
