How to Make Scones Recipe
These scones are a delightful treat! Flaky, tender, and customizable, they’re perfect for any tea or coffee time.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter very cold
- 3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg optional
- 1-2 cups add-ins fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips
- 1 cup confectioners sugar for glaze
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream to thin glaze
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Step 3: Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 4: Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. If using an egg, add that as well. Gently mix until the dough just comes together.
- Step 5: If adding fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
- Step 6: On a floured work surface, turn out the dough and knead it gently just a few times until it holds together. Pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Step 7: Place your scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle a little sugar on top.
- Step 8: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool slightly.
- Step 9: To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla bean paste until smooth. Drizzle over warm scones.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutter or knife
- Cooling rack
Notes
- Ensure butter is very cold for flaky scones.
- Don’t overwork the dough; a gentle touch yields the best results.
- Experiment with different flavor combinations for your add-ins.