How to Make Perfect Scones

Classic buttery scones with a tender, flaky texture. Customize with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, berries, or nuts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea.

american
british

Nutrition

Moderate in calories and carbohydrates with significant amounts of saturated fat from butter and cream, providing some protein but limited fibre and micronutrients.

20% of daily energy
48 g
Carbs
20 g
Total fat
5 g
Protein
HalalKosherNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy FreeVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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How to Make Perfect Scones

Sally's Baking (Sally)

8

servings

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per serve

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Ingredients
All-purpose Flour
2 cup All-purpose Flour spooned & leveled; plus more for hands and work surface
Granulated Sugar
0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
Salt
0.5 teaspoon Salt
Baking Powder
2.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
Unsalted Butter
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter frozen
Heavy Cream
0.5 cup Heavy Cream or buttermilk; plus 2 Tbsp for brushing
Egg
1 large Egg
Pure Vanilla Extract
1.5 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
1 - 1.5 cup Add-ins such as chocolate chips, berries, nuts, fruit, etc
Coarse Sugar
Coarse Sugar optional; for topping

Equipment
Bench scraper

Bench scraper

Box grater

Box grater

Small bowl

Small bowl

Baking sheet

Baking sheet

Silicone baking mat

Silicone baking mat

Large bowl

Large bowl

Pastry brush

Pastry brush

Whisk

Whisk

Pastry cutter

Pastry cutter

Sharp knife

Sharp knife

Oven

Oven

Parchment paper

Parchment paper


Instructions
1
Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Grate the frozen butter using a box grater. Add it to the flour mixture and combine with a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers until the mixture comes together in pea-sized crumbs. Place in the refrigerator or freezer as you mix the wet ingredients together.
2
Whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream, the egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the flour mixture, add the add-ins, then mix together until everything appears moistened.
3
To make triangle scones:
Pour onto the counter and, with floured hands, work dough into a ball as best you can. Dough will be sticky. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour. If it seems too dry, add 1-2 more Tablespoons heavy cream. Press into an 8-inch disc and, with a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut into 8 wedges. For smaller scones, press dough into two 5-inch discs and cut each into 8 wedges. To make 10-12 drop scones: Keep mixing dough in the bowl until it comes together. Drop scones, about 1/4 cup of dough each, 3 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
4
Brush scones with remaining heavy cream and for extra crunch, sprinkle with coarse sugar. (You can do this before or after refrigerating in the next step.)
5
Place scones on a plate or lined baking sheet (if your fridge has space!) and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
7
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat(s). If making mini or drop scones, use 2 baking sheets. After refrigerating, arrange scones 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet(s).
8
Bake for 18-26 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and lightly browned on top. Larger scones take closer to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes.
9
Leftover scones keep well at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days.
How to Make Perfect Scones

How to Make Perfect Scones

Sally's Baking (Sally)

8

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

Classic buttery scones with a tender, flaky texture. Customize with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, berries, or nuts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea.

american
british
Log in to Tasty Bites to save this recipe to your personal digital cookbook.
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Ingredients
All-purpose Flour
2 cup All-purpose Flour spooned & leveled; plus more for hands and work surface
Granulated Sugar
0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
Salt
0.5 teaspoon Salt
Baking Powder
2.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
Unsalted Butter
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter frozen
Heavy Cream
0.5 cup Heavy Cream or buttermilk; plus 2 Tbsp for brushing
Egg
1 large Egg
Pure Vanilla Extract
1.5 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
1 - 1.5 cup Add-ins such as chocolate chips, berries, nuts, fruit, etc
Coarse Sugar
Coarse Sugar optional; for topping

Equipment
Bench scraper

Bench scraper

Box grater

Box grater

Small bowl

Small bowl

Baking sheet

Baking sheet

Silicone baking mat

Silicone baking mat

Large bowl

Large bowl

Pastry brush

Pastry brush

Whisk

Whisk

Pastry cutter

Pastry cutter

Sharp knife

Sharp knife

Oven

Oven

Parchment paper

Parchment paper


Instructions
1
Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Grate the frozen butter using a box grater. Add it to the flour mixture and combine with a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers until the mixture comes together in pea-sized crumbs. Place in the refrigerator or freezer as you mix the wet ingredients together.
2
Whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream, the egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the flour mixture, add the add-ins, then mix together until everything appears moistened.
3
To make triangle scones:
Pour onto the counter and, with floured hands, work dough into a ball as best you can. Dough will be sticky. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour. If it seems too dry, add 1-2 more Tablespoons heavy cream. Press into an 8-inch disc and, with a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut into 8 wedges. For smaller scones, press dough into two 5-inch discs and cut each into 8 wedges. To make 10-12 drop scones: Keep mixing dough in the bowl until it comes together. Drop scones, about 1/4 cup of dough each, 3 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
4
Brush scones with remaining heavy cream and for extra crunch, sprinkle with coarse sugar. (You can do this before or after refrigerating in the next step.)
5
Place scones on a plate or lined baking sheet (if your fridge has space!) and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
7
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat(s). If making mini or drop scones, use 2 baking sheets. After refrigerating, arrange scones 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet(s).
8
Bake for 18-26 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and lightly browned on top. Larger scones take closer to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes.
9
Leftover scones keep well at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days.

breakfastbakingbiscuitsbrunchfamily friendlydessertsnack

Nutrition

Moderate in calories and carbohydrates with significant amounts of saturated fat from butter and cream, providing some protein but limited fibre and micronutrients.

20% of daily energy
48 g
Carbs
20 g
Total fat
5 g
Protein
HalalKosherNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy FreeVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.