Description
Make bakery-quality scones in just 10 minutes of active prep time with this easy recipe for scones. These tall, buttery, and flaky pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With customizable add-ins like chocolate chips or fresh berries, you can create a flavor that suits your taste. Impress your guests or indulge yourself in these delightful treats that promise moistness and rich flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Optional: Chocolate chips, fresh raspberries, blueberries, chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until pea-sized.
- Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg; mix gently until combined.
- If using fruit or chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
- Knead the dough lightly and shape it into a disc about 1.5 to 2 inches tall.
- Chill for 5–10 minutes before cutting into wedges.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20–26 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg