Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking homemade scones with this Classic Scone Recipe. These light and flaky pastries are perfect for any occasion, from elegant tea parties to casual brunches. With a golden-brown exterior and tender interior, they are easy to make and even easier to customize with your favorite mix-ins, like chocolate chips or dried fruits. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a batch that will impress friends and family alike. Serve them warm alongside clotted cream or jam for an unforgettable treat that captures the essence of British pastry perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 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 like chocolate chips or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together cream (or buttermilk), egg, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture; stir gently until combined. Fold in any optional add-ins.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a disc about 1-inch thick, then cut into wedges or rounds.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with cream, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving with clotted cream or jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg