Scones Recipe
Flaky, buttery, and tender, these Scones are easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Make plain scones or add your favorite add-in like blueberries, chocolate chips, or raspberries. No special equipment required. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and levelled)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (make sure it's cold!!)
- ½ cup buttermilk (or heavy cream)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins (Pick one)
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups raspberries
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
- 1 ½ cups walnuts
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter, then use your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs. Gently fold in any mix-ins, if using.
- In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour over the flour mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until all the flour is moistened. The dough should feel soft but not too sticky. If it's too sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour. If it's too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of buttermilk (just enough to make the dough come together).
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Flatten the dough into an 8 disc about 1 inch thick. Slice into 8 wedges and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for 15 minutes and preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Brush the tops of the scones with buttermilk (this will give them a shine) and bake for 18–22 minutes, until the scones are lightly golden brown. Let them cool before serving.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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