Classic Pastry Scones

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    360 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Classic Pastry Scones

These easy Homemade Scones are light, fluffy, and moist and you can add whatever mix-ins you like!

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Ingredients

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Scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup frozen unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup favorite mix-ins like Craisins, fresh or frozen blueberries, chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, dried cranberries or raisins

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Grate in frozen butter to dry mixture. Use a fork or pastry blender to cut in the butter.
  4. Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, cream, egg, and vanilla until well blended. 
  5. Combine: Add to the dry mixture along with craisins (or other add-ins) and use a rubber spatula to fold the ingredients in until it starts to come together in large clumps. Gently knead mixture by hand (in the mixing bowl) just a few times until it comes together in a ball. Try not to handle the dough too much.
  6. Shape and cut: Dust a clean surface with a little flour and drop dough on top. Gently pat and shape into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges then transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. 
  7. Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 16 - 18 minutes. 
  8. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze on top. These are best served the day they are prepared.
  9. Glaze: Add powdered sugar to a mixing bowl with 1 Tbsp milk and stir until smooth. Add additional milk, if needed. Drizzle over scones.

Notes

  • Orange Scones: Replace vanilla with fresh orange juice and add 1 tsp of orange zest to the glaze.
  • Peach Scones
  • Vegan Scones: Substitute vegan butter, vegan yogurt, flax egg, and replace heavy whipping cream with coconut milk.
  • Gluten-Free Scones: Substitute gluten free flour.
  • : Substitute gluten free flour.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: The homemade scones dough can be made one day in advance. Prepare the recipe through step 5, cover, and refrigerate for up to one day.
  • The homemade scones dough can be made one day in advance. Prepare the recipe through step 5, cover, and refrigerate for up to one day.
  • Freezing Instructions: To Freeze Dough: place cut scones in freezer to flash freeze for 1 hour, then place partially frozen scones in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. Thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before baking. To Freeze Baked Scones, cool completely then store in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. Thaw completely, or warm 20 seconds in the microwave before eating.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 307mg (13%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 428IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 428IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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