5 from 24 votes
British Scones
British Scones are tender, lightly sweetened quick breads made by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, milk, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla to produce a soft dough rolled out and cut into rounds before baking until golden. The result is a crumbly yet moist scone with a lightly crisp exterior perfect for butter and jam or clotted cream, typically enjoyed at tea time.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
12
scones
Calories:
245 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dessert, Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American, British
Ingredients
British Scones:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 8 tablespoons butter cooled and just slightly soft-cubed, unsalted
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing:
- 1 egg for the egg wash
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Next, add in the cubed butter, and either using a fork or your fingers, mix it into the flour until fully combined. The dough should look more like sand.
- After that, in another bowl, combine the lemon juice, eggs, and milk, and whisk until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, stir until combined and a dough forms. After that, use your hands to knead the mixture into a smooth ball.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a circle that is 1 inch thick.
- Using a donut or round cookie cutter that is about 2 1/4-inch in diameter (even a wider glass will work), cut the dough into scones, dipping the cutter into flour between cuts.
- If you have remaining dough scraps, you can re-roll the dough and cut a scone or two.
- Transfer the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, not too close to each other.
- Make the egg wash by whisking the egg and water together with a fork. Lightly brush the tops of the scones and sprinkle them with sugar.
- Let scones rest for 12-15 minutes before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 14-15 minutes, or until scones are risen and are lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven, and transfer the scones onto a cooling rack.
- Serve with tea or coffee, clotted cream or butter, and the jam of your choice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
85mg
(4%)
Potassium
331mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
389IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 389IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.