Description
Discover the joy of baking with this easy Classic Scones recipe that rivals your favorite coffee shop treats. In just 35 minutes, you can create ultra-buttery, flaky scones perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent afternoon snack. Made with simple pantry staples, these delightful pastries are incredibly versatile—customize with your choice of dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate for a personalized touch. Whether enjoyed warm with clotted cream and jam or served alongside fresh berries and tea, these scones promise to elevate any occasion. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this comforting baked delight!
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
Instructions
- Preheat 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 cold butter until mixture resembles large peas.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, one egg (reserve the other), and vanilla.
- Make a well in the dry mix and combine with wet ingredients until just blended; fold in optional add-ins if desired.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; divide into two rounds about 3/4-inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place wedges on prepared pans; optionally refrigerate overnight or freeze.
- Brush tops with reserved egg mixed with water; sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg