Scottish Oat Scones

Perfect your teatime menu with these traditional Scottish Oat Scones, a delightful blend of hearty rolled oats, buttery richness, and a delicate crumb. Quick and easy to make in just over 30 minutes, these scones combine pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, with the added option of sweet bursts of raisins or dried currants. The dough is brought together with milk, egg, and a touch of vanilla for a subtly sweet finish. Baked until golden brown, they’re wonderfully versatile—serve them warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream for a rustic treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch or looking to recreate a traditional UK-inspired pastry, these oat scones are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Optional: Raisins or dried currants

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

If you're adding raisins or dried currants, stir them into the dry mixture now.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently press it into a circle about 1 inch thick and 8 inches in diameter.

Step 8

Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scone.

Step 10

Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or clotted cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(658.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2147.5

Total Fat 87.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 416.5mg	0%
Sodium 2260.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 303.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 91.9g
Protein 46.2g	0%

Vitamin D 149.4IU	0%
Calcium 305.1mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 1427.5mg	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: 36.0%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 55.5%