Description
Indulge in the warm, buttery goodness of homemade scones with this Luscious Finest Scones Recipe. Perfectly flaky and delightfully sweet, these scones are ideal for afternoon tea or brunch gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can enjoy the comforting aroma of freshly baked scones right from your kitchen. Serve them warm with clotted cream and fruit preserves for a truly delightful experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or cream)
- 1 large egg
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup dried fruits or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, beat the egg with milk and pour it into the dry ingredients while mixing gently until just combined.
- If using add-ins, fold them into the dough carefully.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about one inch thick, and cut into wedges or shapes.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg