Cream Scones Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12 scones

  • Calories

    227 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    British

Cream Scones Recipe

Classic cream scones are delightfully fluffy, not too sweet breakfast or tea time pastries that provide the perfect excuse to slather on clotted cream and jam.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste buy online here
  • 1 1/3 cups plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream (and a bit more for brushing tops of scones)
  • coarse sugar for topping buy online here
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Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Put the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a food processor or a big mixing bowl if doing by hand. Pulse or whisk to combine everything well.
  3. Add the 1 1/3 cups cream and vanilla to the processor and pulse/process to bring together into a dough. If it seems dry or doesn't come together add the remaining 3 tablespoons of cream.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and bring into one single mass. Divide in half and form 2 disks about 5 1/2 inches across.
  5. Slice each disk into 6 triangluar scones.
  6. Place the scones in 2 circles on the baking sheet, leaving about an inch or so between each one. Place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes, while you preheat the oven to 425F.
  7. When the oven has come to temperature, remove the scones from the freezer and brush the tops with a little bit of heavy cream. Sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
  8. Bake the scones for about 15 minutes. They'll just be starting to turn a faint golden, and not feel 'squishy' or look wet on the sides. Mine started to form cracks on the surface as they got close to being done. Note: Your oven may vary, so check them on the early side, and don't be afraid to give them an extra minute or two if they don't seem done.
  9. Serve the scones warm with clotted cream and jam. Store leftovers at room temperature covered with foil. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds.

Notes

  • *recipe from King Arthur Flour

Nutrition Information

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Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 154mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 389IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 154mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 389IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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