I Love You Scones
Say "I love you" with these delightfully tender and buttery scones that are sure to warm hearts and satisfy cravings. The "I Love You Scones" are a simple yet irresistible treat, combining pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder with rich, cold cubed butter and creamy heavy cream for a perfectly flaky texture. Customizable with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or dried cranberries, these scones can be made sweet or slightly tangy to suit your taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time and golden, bakery-quality results in every batch, these versatile scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or tea-time indulgence. Serve them warm with butter, jam, or a dollop of clotted cream, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cups heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cups optional add-ins (such as chocolate chips or dried cranberries)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) 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, 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 separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and egg. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky.
If desired, fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips or dried cranberries.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.
Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges, like slicing a pie. Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them for spreading.
Brush the tops of the scones with a bit of extra heavy cream to help them brown beautifully while baking.
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 343 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% | |
*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.
