Scones Recipe

These simple scones are incredibly easy to make and can be customized with dried
fruit, poppy seeds, or lemon zest for a delightful, personal touch. Perfect for
breakfast or afternoon tea.

Servings: 8 people

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Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
15 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Course:

Breakfast Snack

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

scones recipe

🧂 Ingredients

¾ cup butter
3 cups all-purpose flour

plus extra for kneading
½ cup white sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 pc egg

beaten
Raisin

Optional

Instructions

1 Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a
baking sheet to prevent sticking.
2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use
two knives or a pastry blender to cut in the butter until the mixture takes on a
crumbly texture.
3 In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the milk and beaten egg. Gradually
incorporate this mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until
everything is moistened.
4 Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead it briefly, about 5 to 6
turns, just until it comes together. Shape the dough into a round, approximately
1/2-inch thick. Cut this round into 8 wedges.
5 Place the scone wedges onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake them in your
preheated oven for around 15 minutes, or until the tops are a beautiful golden
brown.
6 Enjoy your freshly baked scones warm, perhaps with a dollop of clotted cream or
a smear of jam.