Description
This basic scone recipe is the ultimate guide to creating tender, flaky scones in any flavor you desire. Perfect for both sweet and savory variations, this versatile recipe allows you to customize with fruits, herbs, or cheeses for a delicious treat that suits any occasion.
Ingredients
Base Recipe:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar (for sweet scones) OR 1 tbsp sugar (for savory scones)
½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, diced
¾ cup (180ml) cold heavy cream or buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for sweet scones)
Flavor Variations:
Sweet:
Blueberry Lemon: 1 cup fresh/frozen blueberries + zest of 1 lemon
Cranberry Orange: 1 cup dried cranberries + zest of 1 orange
Chocolate Chip: 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Savory:
Cheddar Chive: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + 2 tbsp chopped chives
Herb Parmesan: ½ cup grated Parmesan + 1 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using). - Cut in the Butter:
Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. - Add Wet Ingredients:
Whisk together cream (or buttermilk), egg, and vanilla extract (if using) in a small bowl. Pour into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. - Add Flavors:
Gently fold in chosen flavor additions to the dough. Avoid overmixing. - Shape the Dough:
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a circle or rectangle (1-inch thick) and cut into 8 wedges or rounds. - Bake:
Place scones on the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with cream/milk, and bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for a flaky texture.
Freeze unbaked scones for up to 3 months and bake directly from frozen.
Customize flavors with seasonal fruits, spices, or cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 scones
