Description
Classic scones, perfect for tea time or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional: 1/2 cup add-ins (dried fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Cut the butter in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream (or buttermilk), egg, and vanilla extract if using.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- If using add-ins, gently fold them into the dough.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick disc.
- Cut into 8 wedges or use a round cutter for classic scones.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with extra cream.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cold butter is key for flaky scones.
- Handle the dough gently to keep the texture light.
- Serve warm with butter, jam, or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Classic Scone Recipe, scones, baking, British cuisine