Classic Scones

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  • Prep Time

    22 mins

  • Cook Time

    22 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    321 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American, British

Classic Scones

Easy Classic Scones recipe for slightly sweet buttery soft scones with crispy crust. Plus mix-in variations for the perfect scones in your favorite flavors!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , frozen and diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a large food processor.
  3. Pulse a couple of times to "sift".
  4. Add butter and pulse until it resembles small crumbs.
  5. Add sour cream and egg and pulse until large clumps form.
  6. Remove to a flour covered surface and knead into a ball.
  7. Pat into an 8 inch circle with your hands.
  8. Cut into 8 wedges.
  9. Place onto baking sheet.
  10. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  11. Brush tops with heavy cream and sprinkle coarse sanding sugar over the dough.
  12. Bake for 16-18 minutes.
  13. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 321kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 204mg (9%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 583IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 321kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 583IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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