Kellie's Basic Go Ahead and Mess with It Scone Recipe

Create bakery-worthy scones in just 30 minutes with Kellie's Basic Go Ahead and Mess with It Scone Recipe, a customizable masterpiece that invites your culinary creativity! This simple yet versatile recipe starts with a buttery, tender base made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and heavy cream, then encourages you to add your own twist with mix-ins like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts. Perfectly golden and crumbly, these scones are brushed with cream for a bakery-style finish, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or teatime. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with jam and clotted cream, this no-fail recipe is your ticket to perfect scones every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold)
• 0.75 cups heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
• 1 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups optional add-ins (dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If you're adding any optional ingredients like dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips, fold them into the dough at this stage.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.

Step 8

Cut the dough into 8 wedges (like a pizza) and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each scone.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the scones with a bit of heavy cream to help them bake to a beautiful golden color.

Step 10

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 12

Enjoy as-is or with your favorite toppings like butter, clotted cream, or jam.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(764.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3177.4

Total Fat 199.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 645.4mg	0%
Sodium 2716.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 305.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 91.4g
Protein 47.3g	0%

Vitamin D 98.3IU	0%
Calcium 284.5mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 819.4mg	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: 56.0%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 38.1%