Grandma Johnson's Scones

Transport yourself to cozy family breakfasts with Grandma Johnson's Scones, a timeless recipe for tender, buttery scones that melt in your mouth. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and heavy cream, these classic scones strike the perfect balance between soft and crumbly. A touch of vanilla adds warmth, while an optional sprinkle of coarse sugar creates a golden, sweet crust. Ready in just 30 minutes, these scones are easy to prepare and ideal for serving warm with jam, clotted cream, or a dollop of butter. Perfect for brunch spreads or afternoon tea, Grandma Johnson’s Scones bring homemade comfort to your table, one wedge at a time.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.67 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a round disc about 1 inch thick and 6-7 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the disc into 8 equal wedges like you would cut a pizza.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them for expansion.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired for a golden, slightly sweet crust.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on the top and bottom.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite jam, clotted cream, or butter. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(701.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2686.9

Total Fat 160.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 642.7mg	0%
Sodium 2734.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 78.4g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 132.1IU	0%
Calcium 184.0mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 461.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 40.4%