These classic scones are soft, buttery, and slightly crumbly. They are perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or served warm with jam and cream.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup blueberries
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Salt
3️⃣ Add the Butter
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture.
Rub it in with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4️⃣ Add the Milk
Pour in the milk and vanilla extract.
Mix gently until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
5️⃣ Shape the Dough
Lightly flour a surface and place the dough on it.
Gently knead 2–3 times only.
Flatten the dough to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
6️⃣ Cut the Scones
Use a round cutter or glass to cut circles.
Place them on the baking tray.
7️⃣ Brush with Egg Wash
Beat the egg and brush it on top of the scones.
This gives them a beautiful golden color.
8️⃣ Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
9️⃣ Serve
Let them cool slightly and serve with:
- Butter
- Strawberry jam
- Whipped cream or clotted cream
✅ Tips for Perfect Scones
- Use very cold butter for flaky layers.
- Do not overwork the dough or scones will become dense.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest or orange zest.
If you want, I can also show you:
🥐 The famous 3-ingredient bakery scones (super easy)
🍓 Strawberry cream scones like coffee shops
🫐 Blueberry lemon scones that melt in your mouth.
