Scones Recipe
Scones are a traditional British baked good that are typically served with clotted cream and jam for afternoon tea.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 stick Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
- Pat the dough into a circle that is about 1-inch thick.
- Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out scones from the dough. Place the scones onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.