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How to Make Scones (basic scone recipe)
Tender and flaky homemade scones are the perfect snack to go with afternoon coffee or tea!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks , Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- milk to brush on scones
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or a fork, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. (If adding cheese or herbs, they can be added at this point).
- In a separate bowl combine eggs and heavy cream. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. (If adding fruit or berries, they can be added at this point). Knead gently by pressing and folding for about 10-12 strokes to form a dough.
- Gently pat the dough into an 8-inch circle. With a sharp knife, cut the circle into 8 even wedges.
- Transfer the wedges to an ungreased baking sheet, placing them approximately 1 inch apart. Brush the tops with milk.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
- Favorite Mix-Ins:
- ½
- ½
- Use cold butter to ensure that scones are light and fluffy. The pockets of chilled butter create flaky layers.
- Use a pastry cutter or a fork to cut in the butter.
- Knead and shape the dough quickly; the heat from your hands can melt the butter.
- When patting out the dough, very lightly flour the work surface if needed, I prefer to work on parchment paper. Additional flour on the surface can make the dough dense.
- ½ cup dried fruit
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese or ½ cup parmesan cheese.
- 1 teaspoon of lemon or orange zest or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen fruit, well-drained and patted dry. Frozen fruit does not need to be thawed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
313
(16%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
686mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
624IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
289mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 624IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.