Description
Learn how to make customizable basic scones that can be flavored to your liking. These tender, buttery scones are perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Main Scone Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1–1 ½ cups total of: fresh or dried fruit (e.g., blueberries, cranberries, raisins); chocolate chips; nuts; citrus zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add cold butter and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add-Ins: Gently fold in any optional add-ins of your choice.
- Shape and Bake: Turn dough out, shape, and cut into scones. Transfer to baking sheet, brush with cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 16–20 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For savory scones, reduce sugar and try add-ins like shredded cheese, chives, or cooked bacon.
- Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
