Recipe for Scones
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Discover how to make delicious scones at home with my easy Recipe for Scones—perfectly flaky and customizable for every palate. Get baking today!
- Author: Valentina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 2 ÂĽ 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
- 1 cup chocolate chips or fresh berries (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Create a well in the center and add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg.
- Mix gently until combined; fold in chocolate chips or berries if using.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently before shaping into an 8-10 inch disc.
- Chill the disc for 5-10 minutes then cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes before baking for optimal texture.
- Bake for 20-26 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg