English Scone Recipe
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English Scone Recipe
Description
The English Scone Recipe combines common baking ingredients such as flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of cream of tartar to provide rise and subtle sweetness. Cold unsalted butter is grated into the dry ingredients, creating a sandy texture that produces a light, flaky crumb when baked. The wet mix of beaten eggs, milk, and cream forms a sticky dough that is gently handled to preserve tenderness. The dough is rolled out to about three-quarters of an inch thickness or more, ensuring the scones puff up well during baking without being flat.
Brushed with reserved egg wash before baking at 375°F, the scones develop a golden crust that contrasts their soft interior. The recipe's controlled mixing method prevents overworking which could toughen the texture. These scones can be cut into any shape and baked on parchment paper for easy cleanup.
English scones are traditionally served warm and split, accompanied by butter, jam, or clotted cream, making them a popular choice for teatime or a simple breakfast addition. Their manageable size and comforting texture offer flexibility in presentation and pairings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour 480g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder 12g, rounded
- 1 tsp kosher salt 6g
- 1 pinch cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup sugar 50g
- 2 large egg beaten
- 3/4 cups milk 180mL, whole
- 1/2 cup cream 120mL
- 1/2 cup butter 110g, cold, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven 375F
- Sift the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and cream of tartar together into a large bowl.
- Grate the cold butter into the dry mixture. Toss the butter and flour as you go along to prevent clumping.
- Crumble the butter and flour together until you create a finer sandy texture. You can just pulse in a food processor if desired.
- Mix the egg, cream, and milk together and reserve two tablespoons in a small bowl (this will be used for the egg wash).
- Create a well in the middle and pour in the milk mixture and mix until combined. This will be a sticky mixture so I always try to keep one hand in the bowl and one hand free and clean.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and roll out to about 3/4 an inch or more thick. (no one wants a flat scone!). Use whatever shaped cutter you'd like and transfer the scones to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with the reserved egg wash and place in oven to bake for about 20 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 91g | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44.4mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 225.8mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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