Description
Indulge in the delight of homemade Classic Scones that are buttery, flaky, and bursting with flavor. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch that rivals your favorite coffee shop’s offerings. These versatile treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea, and can be customized with fruits or chocolate to satisfy any palate. With straightforward instructions and handy tips included, even novice bakers will achieve scone perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line two baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, one egg, and vanilla extract.
- Make a well in the dry mixture and pour in the wet ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface, shape into rounds about 3/4-inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Brush scones with an egg wash made from the remaining egg mixed with water; sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg