Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade scones with this easy-to-follow recipe. These scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. This recipe uses simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, salted butter, and buttermilk, creating a tender and flaky texture with a hint of sweetness. Baking powder and baking soda...

Scones recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 scone)
  • all purpose flour
    all purpose flour
    380g
  • sugar
    sugar
    80g
  • baking powder
    baking powder
    2 1/2tsp
  • baking soda
    baking soda
    1/2tsp
  • salted butter
    salted butter
    113g
  • buttermilk
    buttermilk
    1cup
  • egg
    egg
    1
  • vanilla essence (optional)
    vanilla essence (optional)
    1tsp

How to make Scones

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 180c.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.

  3. Step 3

    Cut in the salted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Step 4

    In the buttermilk, add one egg and mix well.

  5. Step 5

    Optionally, add the vanilla essence.

  6. Step 6

    Pour buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

  7. Step 7

    Prepare a pastry mat by sprinkling some flour.

  8. Step 8

    Place the dough on the pastry mat.

  9. Step 9

    Work with the dough gently without overworking it.

  10. Step 10

    Use a pastry cutter to cut the scones.

  11. Step 11

    Alternatively, use a cookie cutter for round scones.

  12. Step 12

    Place scones on a tray and brush with milk.

  13. Step 13

    For the first batch, sprinkle sugar on top as a topping.

  14. Step 14

    For another batch, add chocolate chips or other toppings of your choice.

  15. Step 15

    Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes until golden.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

265.5kcal (13.27%)

Protein

5.9g (11.82%)

Carbs

33.7g (12.25%)

Sugars

13.0g (25.98%)

Healthy Fat

3.6g

Unhealthy Fat

8.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. For best results, use cold butter and buttermilk.

  2. Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough scones.

FAQS

  1. Can I use unsalted butter?

    Yes, you can use unsalted butter, but add a pinch of salt to the dry ingredients.

  2. Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?

    Yes, you can use regular milk, but add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar to it and let it sit for a few minutes to curdle before using.

  3. How do I store the scones?

    Store the scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze them for longer storage.

  4. Can I add any toppings to the scones?

    Yes, you can add toppings such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts to the dough before baking.

  5. What can I serve with scones?

    Scones are delicious served with jam, clotted cream, or butter.

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