Description
Experience the warmth of home-baking with these delightful scones! Fluffy, tender, and perfectly golden brown, each bite offers a heavenly blend of buttery goodness. Ideal for brunch or an afternoon treat, these scones are quick to prepare and sure to impress. Serve them warm with clotted cream and your favorite jam for a comforting experience that evokes cherished memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Optional: 1/2 cup dried fruits or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add heavy cream while gently stirring until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick round, and cut into wedges.
- Place scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg