King Arthur Flour Scones
Elevate your breakfast or tea-time spread with these buttery, tender King Arthur Flour Scones—a recipe that perfectly balances simplicity and indulgence. Crafted with King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour for a reliable, high-quality base, these scones feature a delicate crumb accented by the richness of cold, cubed butter and a touch of vanilla. This versatile recipe allows you to make it your own by incorporating chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts for added texture and flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, these golden-brown scones achieve bakery-level results with minimal effort, thanks to a straightforward mix-and-bake process. Serve them warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream for a comforting treat that’s as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for brunch gatherings or an afternoon pick-me-up, this scone recipe is the ultimate fusion of convenience and classic flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.33 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Optional add-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts)
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. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream (or milk), and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. If using any add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit, fold them in at this stage.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into an 8-inch circle about 3/4 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the circle into 8 wedges, like slicing a pizza.
Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Brush the tops lightly with cream or milk for a golden finish, and sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired.
Bake the scones for 18–20 minutes, or until they're golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or clotted cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.5 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.8 g | 414% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 677 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 2210 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.0 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 853 mg | 18% | |
*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.
