📌 Description
These classic scones are light, buttery, and slightly crisp on the outside with a soft, fluffy inside. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or served warm with jam and cream.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 12–15 mins
⏱ Total Time: 25 mins
🍽 Servings: 8 scones
🔥 Nutrition: ~220 kcal | 4g protein per scone
🛒 Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup cold butter (cubed)
¾ cup milk (cold)
1 egg (optional, for richer texture)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Extra flour for dusting
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add Butter
Rub cold butter into flour until mixture looks like crumbs.
Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in milk (and egg/vanilla if using).
Mix gently until dough forms (do not overmix).
Shape Dough
Turn onto a floured surface.
Gently press and cut into rounds.
Bake
Place on tray and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
Serve
Enjoy warm with jam, butter, or cream.
🧁 Flavor & Experience
Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet with a golden crust—perfectly light and comforting, especially fresh from the oven.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Strawberry jam & clotted cream 🍓
Honey or butter drizzle 🍯
Pair with tea or coffee ☕
