Scones with Honey Butter
Elevate your breakfast or teatime ritual with these tender, golden-brown scones served with irresistibly creamy honey butter. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and cold unsalted butter, these scones strike the perfect balance between rich, flaky layers and a delicately sweet flavor. The recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for any occasion, from cozy mornings at home to elegant brunch spreads. The crowning glory is the homemade honey butter, a heavenly blend of softened butter and natural honey that melts beautifully into the warm scones. Serve them fresh from the oven with tea or coffee for a truly indulgent treat. Keywords: scones, honey butter, easy scone recipe, homemade scones, buttery scones.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 tablespoons Cold unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
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.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently just until it comes together.
Shape the dough into a 1-inch-thick circle and cut into 8 wedges.
Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each scone.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
While the scones bake, make the honey butter by mixing the softened butter and honey in a small bowl until fully combined.
Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving them warm with the honey butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.3 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.8 g | 494% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 616 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 2664 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*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.
