Description
Learn how to make authentic British scones, perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy brunch. This recipe yields light, fluffy, and delicious scones that are easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 egg yolk (beaten with 1 tablespoon milk for glazing)
- Strawberry jam, for serving
- Clotted cream, at room temperature, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and rub it into the dry ingredients using your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add the milk, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface. Dust the top with flour and knead gently just two to three times. Press down until it’s about one inch thick.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out two-inch circles, pressing straight down.
- Place the rounds onto a greased and floured baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the egg yolk and milk mixture for a glaze.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Let the scones cool for about 30 minutes before serving warm with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Notes
- Using cold butter is crucial for flaky scones.
- Do not overwork the dough; mix until just combined.
- Gently cut the dough without twisting for better rise.
- Bake immediately after cutting.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg