Simple Scones Recipe
Course: CookieDifficulty: EasyPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
25
minutesResting time
30 min
This mild and moist simple scones recipe allows you to do some fun experimentation in the kitchen. You can customize these scones to the preferences of you and your family or friends. By changing up one or more of the ingredients, you’ll have a new variation of this recipe every time you bake with it.
These scones are a great treat to have for breakfast along with a hot cup of coffee. You can also enjoy them as a mid-afternoon snack with a cup of hot tea. If you prepare these scones for company, your guests will think you have gone all out to welcome them.
If you’re looking for a special treat for a holiday brunch, this scone recipe is just right. You can add in seasonal dried fruits such as cranberries along with white chocolate chips or crushed walnuts. During the summer, you could add dried cherries or blueberries for a fruity option. If you prefer a simpler taste, skip the add-ins and opt for a lemon or anise extract to flavor the scones.
The cooked scones can be wrapped tightly in plastic and stored at room temperature for up to one week. You can also store the finished scones in a freezer-safe container for up to one month–if they last that long!
These scones are a great treat to have for breakfast along with a hot cup of coffee. You can also enjoy them as a mid-afternoon snack with a cup of hot tea. If you prepare these scones for company, your guests will think you have gone all out to welcome them.
If you’re looking for a special treat for a holiday brunch, this scone recipe is just right. You can add in seasonal dried fruits such as cranberries along with white chocolate chips or crushed walnuts. During the summer, you could add dried cherries or blueberries for a fruity option. If you prefer a simpler taste, skip the add-ins and opt for a lemon or anise extract to flavor the scones.
The cooked scones can be wrapped tightly in plastic and stored at room temperature for up to one week. You can also store the finished scones in a freezer-safe container for up to one month–if they last that long!
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Scones
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter
1 to 2 cups of add-ins such as chopped dried fruit, chocolate chips, nuts or a combination
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract or the flavoring of your choice
1/2 cup to 2/3 cup whole milk
- Ingredients for Glaze
2 tsp milk
2 tbsp cinnamon sugar
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
- Slowly work in the butter just until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the fruit, chips or nuts if using them.
- In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla or other flavor extract and milk.
- Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until moistened.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle the paper with flour. Scrape the dough onto the floured parchment or pan. Divide the dough in half. Round each half into a circle. The circles should be about 3/4″ thick. Brush each circle with milk and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
- Use a cold a knife to slice each circle into 6 wedges. Carefully separate the wedges to be 1/2 inch apart.
- Place the uncovered pan of scones in the freezer for 30 minutes. While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 220 C° (425 degrees F).
- Bake the scones for 20 to 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Remove the scones from the oven. Cool briefly on the pan. Serve immediately.
