Tea Room Scones
Indulge in the timeless charm of "Tea Room Scones," a classic recipe that brings the sophistication of a cozy tea room right into your kitchen. These buttery, tender scones are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold diced butter, and a touch of vanilla extract for a perfectly balanced flavor. The secret to their light, flaky texture lies in carefully cutting the butter into the dry ingredients and gently kneading the dough to avoid overmixing. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these golden scones bake to perfection in under 15 minutes, making them an ideal treat for brunch, afternoon tea, or a cozy snack. Serve them warm, topped with clotted cream, butter, or your favorite jam for a luxurious, café-style experience at home. Don’t forget the optional sprinkle of coarse sugar for a sweet, sparkly finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
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 diced, cold butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a disk about 1 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or biscuit cutter, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges or rounds. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
For a golden finish, brush the tops of the scones with a bit of heavy cream, and if desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with clotted cream, butter, or jam.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.3 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.6 g | 498% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 628 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 2080 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.8 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 361 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.
