Here’s a simple, classic scones recipe—perfect for breakfast, tea, or snacks ☕🍓
Classic Scones
Makes 8–10 scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup milk (or cream for richer scones)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, berries, raisins, or nuts
For the glaze (optional):
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1–2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in Butter
- Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Wet Ingredients
- In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
5. Shape Scones
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into 8 wedges or use a cookie cutter for rounds.
6. Bake
- Place scones on baking sheet.
- Optional: brush tops with milk and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
7. Cool & Serve
- Let cool slightly and enjoy warm, plain or with jam, butter, or cream.
Tips
- Keep butter cold for flaky scones.
- Don’t overmix—the dough should be slightly shaggy.
- Variations: lemon zest + blueberries, chocolate chip, or cranberry-orange.
If you want, I can give you a quick 1-bowl scones recipe that takes 20 minutes from start to finish—super easy for beginners.
Do you want me to do that?
