Caramel Scones
Recipe: #15001
October 22, 2014
Categories: Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Mothers Day Oven Bake, Vegetarian, Quick Breads, Flour, Scones, more
"A Starbucks Copycat, I drizzled them with a thick homemade caramel sauce instead of the butterscotch chips"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (159.3 g)
- Calories 552.5
- Total Fat - 39.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 24.5 g
- Cholesterol - 129.3 mg
- Sodium - 637.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 43.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.8 g
- Sugars - 10.1 g
- Protein - 8.8 g
- Calcium - 215.8 mg
- Iron - 2 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Step 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place flour and butter in a medium mixing bowl, combine with your fingers
Step 3
To a coarse meal consistency. Add sugar, baking powder and salt (if used) combine well. Stir in cream, vanilla and egg,
Step 4
Blending well to form a soft dough.
Step 5
Scoop mixture onto baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg white; sprinkle ground butterscotch chips over top.
Step 6
Bake until browned - 16-18 minutes.
Step 7
Dust with confectioner's sugar when cool if desired .
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.
- For the best results, use unsalted butter when making this recipe.
- Whole milk is recommended for this recipe for the best results.
- Instead of all-purpose flour, use whole wheat flour for a healthier option. The benefit of this substitution is that whole wheat flour is higher in fiber and other nutrients, making the scones a more nutritious option.
- Instead of half and half, use almond milk. The benefit of this substitution is that almond milk is a healthier, dairy-free option that still provides a creamy texture to the scones.
Cinnamon Caramel Scones Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients and 1/2 cup of caramel chips to the wet ingredients. Once the scones have been baked, drizzle them with a thick homemade caramel sauce.
Vanilla Ice Cream: Vanilla ice cream is the perfect accompaniment to caramel scones. Its creamy, sweet flavor pairs perfectly with the rich, buttery scones and the caramel sauce. Plus, it's a classic dessert that everyone loves!
Whipped Cream: Whipped cream is a great topping for the caramel scones and vanilla ice cream. It adds a light, fluffy texture and sweetness to the dessert, and it's a great way to make the dish even more indulgent. Plus, it's a classic topping that everyone loves!
FAQ
Q: What type of milk should I use?
A: For best results, use whole milk for this recipe. Half and half can be used in place of whole milk, but the results may be slightly different.
Q: Can I substitute butter for the oil?
A: Yes, you can substitute butter for the oil, but the results may be slightly different. Keep in mind that butter has a lower smoke point than oil, so it may burn more easily.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The scone is a traditional British quick bread, and is said to have been invented by the Scottish in the early 1800s. It is believed that the name "scone" is derived from the Dutch word "scon" meaning "slice of cake".
Fun Fact 2: Caramel was a favorite of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. In her honor, her personal chef created a dessert made with caramel, which was named the "Victoria Sponge".