This scones recipe can be enjoyed as is with butter or jam – or you can add berries, cheeses, or herbs to change the flavor. They’re easy to make with pantry staples and are lovely as a breakfast or snack.
Scones for Breakfast or Tea
Scones are a British baked good often served with clotted cream. They are similar to an American biscuit in texture.
This scone recipe can be sweet or savory based on your additions (blueberry scones are a favorite). Serve them warm for breakfast with jam and afternoon tea, or make mini savory cheddar scones and serve them as appetizers.
Ingredients for Scones
Flour – I use all-purpose flour for this scone recipe. Other additions – Baking powder helps these rise to fluffy layers while sugar and salt add flavor. Butter – Cold unsalted butter is added to these scones to create flaky layers and a perfect texture. Dairy – Cream helps bind the dough, adds richness, and helps with browning.
How to Make Scones
Tips for Perfect Scones
Use cold butter to ensure that the scones are light and fluffy. The pockets of chilled butter create flaky layers. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to cut in the butter. Knead just until smooth; heat from your hands can melt the butter. For best results, shape the dough quickly. When patting out the dough, very lightly flour the work surface if needed, I prefer to work on parchment paper. Additional flour on the surface can make the dough dense.
Did you make these homemade Scones? Leave us a rating and a comment below! Savory
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese or ½ cup parmesan cheese fresh herbs or chives
Sweet
½ cup cranberries, raisins, currants. 1 teaspoon of orange lemon zest or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. If desired, sprinkle unbaked scones with coarse sugar. 1 cup of fresh or frozen fruit or berries (like blueberries or raspberries), well-drained and patted dry. Frozen fruit does not need to be thawed. ½ cup milk, dark, or white chocolate chips.
To bake from frozen, prepare as directed and freeze on a sheet pan. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or an airtight container. Bake frozen scones as directed, increasing the bake time by about 5 minutes. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
