Breakfast Scones

Start your morning on a deliciously comforting note with these classic Breakfast Scones, a buttery and tender treat that's perfect for pairing with your favorite cup of tea or coffee. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and cold unsalted butter, these scones achieve their flaky texture thanks to a gentle mixing technique and a touch of heavy cream for richness. Choose from irresistible add-ins like sweet raisins or melty chocolate chips to customize each batch, and finish with a golden crust brushed with milk for that bakery-style perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes from prep to plate, these scones are a must-try for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. Don't forget to serve them warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream for a truly indulgent start to the day!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 100 grams unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 120 milliliters whole milk
• 50 milliliters heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100 grams optional: raisins or chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons optional: additional milk (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, diced butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a fork or spatula to gently stir until the mixture starts to come together. Do not overmix.

Step 6

If you're adding raisins or chocolate chips, fold them into the dough at this stage.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat it into a circle about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick.

Step 8

Use a round cutter or knife to cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between each.

Step 9

For a golden finish, brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or cream.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are risen and golden on top.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	726.2 grams (726.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1961

Total Fat 32.80g	42%
Saturated Fat 15.50g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 288mg	96%
Sodium 2277mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 371.30g	135%
Dietary Fiber 11.90g	43%
Total Sugars 118.40g
Protein 45.70g	91%

Vitamin D 128IU	641%
Calcium 305mg	23%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 1376mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.0%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 75.7%