The Ultimate Scone

Flaky, buttery, and bursting with homemade charm, "The Ultimate Scone" is your go-to recipe for the perfect teatime treat. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and a touch of vanilla, these scones achieve an irresistibly tender texture thanks to the magic of heavy cream. The recipe offers a canvas for creativity—mix in dried fruit, chocolate chips, or fresh citrus zest for a delightful twist. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy scone recipe is ideal for bakers of all levels. Whether served warm with clotted cream and jam or enjoyed on their own, these golden-brown wedges are truly hard to resist!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 15 grams baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 115 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 180 milliliters heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100 grams optional mix-ins (e.g., dried fruit, chocolate chips, or zest)

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 until well combined.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. If you’re adding mix-ins like dried fruit or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times to bring it together, but avoid overworking the dough.

Step 7

Pat the dough into a round disc about 2-3 cm (1 inch) thick. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to divide the disc into 8 equal wedges.

Step 8

Transfer the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one. Brush the tops with a little heavy cream for a golden finish.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, clotted cream, and/or jam.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	820.2 grams (820.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3232

Total Fat 179.10g	230%
Saturated Fat 108.50g	543%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 641mg	214%
Sodium 4010mg	174%
Total Carbohydrate 358.30g	130%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 106.40g
Protein 45.20g	90%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 247mg	19%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 651mg	14%

*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: 50.0%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 44.4%