Recipe for Scones: The Best Easy Classic Scones to Savor at Home
A simple and delicious recipe for classic scones that you can easily make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a sweeter scone, add chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Serve warm with clotted cream and jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, baking, easy recipe