Scones Recipe
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Scones Recipe
Description
The recipe for scones begins by combining dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cold butter is cut into the flour mixture creating small, pea-sized pieces that add flakiness. A liquid mixture of heavy cream, beaten egg, and vanilla extract is folded in carefully to moisten the dough without overworking it.
The dough is shaped into a disk then cut into eight wedges and arranged on a baking sheet. Scones are baked at 400°F until golden. The finished scones have a tender interior with a slightly crumbly texture and buttery flavor. A vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla is drizzled on top for sweetness.
Scones like these are well-suited for breakfast, teatime, or snacks. They can be enjoyed plain or with accompaniments such as butter, jam, or clotted cream.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup butter cold, diced (1 stick, unsalted
- 1 egg cold, lightly beaten, large
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream cold, plus 2 Tbsp to brush the tops
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp sugar or sub with granulated sugar, coarse/raw, to sprinkle the top
Vanilla Glaze:
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
How to Make Scones
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add diced cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until pea-sized butter crumbs form. Gently stir in flavor add-ins if using. Refrigerate the mixture while preparing liquid ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine cream, eggs, and vanilla and beat with a fork until well blended. Pour the cream mixture into your flour mixture and fold with a spatula just until moistened, don’t over-mix. If the dough is too dry to come together, add another tablespoon of cream. If it’s too moist, sprinkle with flour.
- Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface and work it into a ball of dough just so it comes together. Next, flatten into a 1-inch thick and 7-inch wide disk. Chop into 8 equal wedges, cutting straight down without using a sawing motion.
- Arrange scones on a lined baking sheet at least 1 inch apart. Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar. Refrigerate the scones for 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the tops are golden and the center is baked through. Remove from the oven and cool completely then drizzle with glaze if desired.
To Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp milk, and vanilla. Stir until well blended. The glaze should be drizzling consistency; thicken it with more powdered sugar and thin it out with more milk. Use a spoon to drizzle glaze over the cooled scones and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scone | |
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 41g | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 608IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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