Description
These Classic Scones are buttery, flaky, and lightly sweet—the perfect addition to breakfast, brunch, or traditional English tea time. Crisp on the outside and tender inside, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients and deliver comforting, golden goodness in under 30 minutes. Serve with jam and cream for a timeless treat.
Ingredients
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
4 tsp (16 g) baking powder
2 tbsp (25 g) sugar
½ tsp (3 g) salt
5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
½ to ¾ cup (120–180 ml) heavy cream, plus more for brushing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Cut in cold butter with fingers or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in ½ cup cream using a fork. Add more cream 1 tbsp at a time until dough just comes together.
On a floured surface, knead dough gently a few times, then pat into a ¾-inch thick round.
Cut into 8 wedges or use a round cutter for traditional shape.
Place scones on the baking sheet, brush tops with cream.
Bake for 9–11 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
Keep butter and cream cold for best flakiness.
Avoid over-mixing to ensure a tender texture.
Add-ins like currants, raisins, or lemon zest can be folded in before shaping.
Serve with clotted cream, jam, or lemon curd.
Freeze unbaked scones and bake straight from frozen (add 2–3 minutes to bake time).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British / American