Scone Recipe
This is a delicious and easy homemade scone recipe that will surely impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- Flour
- Baking Powder and Salt
- Butter
- Milk
Instructions
- First, you need to gather your ingredients - flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk, depending on the type of scone you're making.
- Next, you'll need to combine your dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. If you're making a traditional scone recipe, use all-purpose flour, but you can experiment with different types of flour, such as whole wheat or almond flour, to make your scones even healthier.
- Once you have your dry ingredients combined, it's time to add your butter. Make sure your butter is cold, straight from the fridge, and cut into small pieces.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until you have a crumbly texture.
- Now, it's time to add your wet ingredients. Beat together your eggs and milk in a separate bowl and then slowly pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Make sure not to overmix, or your scones will become tough.
- Use your hands to bring the dough together but be careful not to overwork it or it will lose its lightness. Place your dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle about an inch thick.
- Once you have your dough, you can use a biscuit cutter or a knife to cut it into rounds or triangles, depending on your preferred shape.
- Transfer your scones to a lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to allow for rising and baking.
- Shaping and baking scones are the final steps to achieving the perfect homemade scone recipe.
- For traditional scones, using a round cutter is the norm. However, you can also shape your scones into triangular or square shapes for a unique touch.
- When shaping your scones, make sure not to overwork the dough, which can lead to tough scones. Use a light hand and knead gently until the dough holds together.
- Preheat your oven to the correct temperature, and arrange your scones on a lined baking tray, leaving enough space between them for expansion. Brush the tops of your scones with an egg wash or milk for a shiny finish.
- Bake your scones for around 12-15 minutes, depending on their size and your oven's temperature. When done, your scones should be light and airy, with a tender crumb.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before enjoying them with your favorite accompaniments.