Homemade Scones

Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly golden, these homemade scones are the ultimate treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, and elevated with rich unsalted butter and a hint of vanilla, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfectly soft on the inside with a tender crumb, these scones can be tailored to your tastes with optional add-ins like raisins or dried fruit. Bake them to perfection using a few key techniques, like rubbing cold butter into the flour for buttery layers and brushing the tops with milk or egg for a shiny, golden finish. Whether served warm with clotted cream and jam or enjoyed plain, these classic scones are a timeless delicacy everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 85 grams unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 120 milliliters whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 50 grams optional: raisins or dried fruit

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a fork until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If using raisins or dried fruit, fold them into the dough at this stage.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Press or roll the dough into a 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick circle.

Step 8

Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut out more scones as needed.

Step 9

Optional: Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or a beaten egg for a shiny, golden finish.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Serve warm with butter, clotted cream, or jam.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(631.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2065.0

Total Fat 84.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 422.6mg	0%
Sodium 2249.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 290.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 93.4g
Protein 38.3g	0%

Vitamin D 162.9IU	0%
Calcium 255.8mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 938.9mg	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: 36.6%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 56.0%