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Homemade Simple Scones

With just a handful of basic ingredients, homemade simple scones are an irresistible treat! Freshly baked pastries that remain soft.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 scones
Calories: 322 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups self rising flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon super fine sugar
  • 2¾ tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
  • 1 ounce cream cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk the flour (self-rising), baking soda and sugar then add the butter and combine until it resembles coarse crumbs, add the yogurt and the milk, mix together until it starts to form a dough (a food processor can be used for these steps).
  3. Remove the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead a few times just to form a soft dough (don't over knead).
  4. Flatten the dough with the palm of your hand to 1 inch (2 cm) thickness, cut into circles or triangles, place them an inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush with milk and bake for approximately 15 to 17 minutes or until golden. Cool for 5 minutes, serve warm or at room temperature. Drizzle with cream cheese glaze once cooled if desired. Enjoy!
CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
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  1. In a small bowl mix together with a fork or small whisk all the ingredients for the glaze until smooth. Add more milk if too thick or more sugar if too thin.

Notes

  • To make self rising flour - For every cup of all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon fine salt. Whisk the ingredients well in a large bowl.
  • To make this simple scone recipe ahead of time, roll out scones, then cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Bake from chilled.
  • Store baked scones in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • To freeze unbaked scones, flash freeze dough wedges on a parchment lined baking tray. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, increasing baking time by a few minutes. 
  • You can also freeze baked scones! Cool scones completely and then store in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw completely then warm up in the microwave or in the oven. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 254mg (11%) Potassium 221mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322

% Daily Value*

Calories 322kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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