Basic Scones
Recipe: #28946
January 19, 2018
Categories: Breads, Desserts, Dinner rolls or other breads, Snacks, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Baby Shower, Birthday, Brunch, Easter, Mothers Day, Oven Bake, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Flour, Kosher Dairy, Scones, more
"From Recipe + June '17."
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (65.4 g)
- Calories 208.1
- Total Fat - 11.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 6.8 g
- Cholesterol - 31.4 mg
- Sodium - 67.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 24.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
- Sugars - 1.9 g
- Protein - 4.8 g
- Calcium - 38 mg
- Iron - 1.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced
Step 2
Grease and line a 30cm x 20cm (base measurement) slice pan with baking paper.
Step 3
Sift flour, icing sugar and salt into a large bowl and using fingertips rub in butter to make coarse crumbs.
Step 4
Make a well at centre and add cream and using a round bladed knife in a cutting motion mix to form a soft dough.
Step 5
Turn out onto a clean cold work surface and briefly knead and then pat out to a 2cm thick disc and then using a floured 6cm round cutter, cut 8 scones from dough and place scones side by side in prepared tray.
Step 6
Brush tops of scones with milk and bake for 10 minutes or until scones sound hollow when lightly tapped.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Make sure to use chilled butter to ensure proper texture of the scones.
- Self-rising flour is best for this recipe, but if you don't have any, you can use regular flour and add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Substitute self-rising flour with 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder. This substitution will help make the scones rise more, as the baking powder will help activate the dough and create more air pockets.
- Substitute butter with coconut oil. This substitution will help make the scones dairy-free and vegan-friendly, as coconut oil is a plant-based alternative to butter. It will also add a subtle coconut flavor to the scones.
Cheese Scones Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to the dry ingredients and mix it in before adding the cream. Bake as directed.
Strawberry Jam and Cream Scones - These scones are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee! The sweetness of the strawberry jam pairs perfectly with the buttery scones, and the cream adds a delicious richness that will make your taste buds dance!
Lemon Curd Tartlets: These tartlets are the perfect complement to the strawberry jam and cream scones. The tartness of the lemon curd pairs nicely with the sweetness of the jam, and the buttery crust provides a delicious crunch. The tartlets are also easy to make and can be served as a light dessert or snack.
FAQ
Q: How do I know when the scones are done?
A:The scones are done when they sound hollow when lightly tapped and have a golden colour.
Q: What ingredients do I need to make scones?
A: You will need all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cold butter, milk, and an egg. Optional ingredients include sugar, spices, and dried fruit.
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Fun facts:
The traditional shape of a scone is round and flat, like a disc. This shape is believed to have been inspired by the sun, which is why the scones are sometimes called “biscuits” or “cakes of the sun”.
Queen Victoria was known to enjoy scones during her afternoon tea. She was so fond of them that she even had her own special recipe for scones that she served to her guests.