Bake soft and buttery treats with this handmade scone recipe. Simple steps help you make fresh, fluffy scones perfect for breakfast or evening tea.
Handmade scones are soft, warm, and very comforting baked treats. Many people enjoy them with tea or coffee. They are easy to prepare at home and require only a few simple ingredients. Fresh homemade scones taste much better than packaged ones. The outside turns a light golden color while the inside stays soft and tender. This simple recipe helps you make delicious scones in your own kitchen without complicated steps.
Handmade Scone Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon of milk for brushing the top
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the bowl. Use your fingers to rub butter into the flour mixture and keep mixing until the texture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour milk and vanilla extract into the mixture and stir gently with a spoon or spatula until the dough comes together. Do not overmix because this can make the scones hard.
- Lightly sprinkle flour on your kitchen counter and place the dough on the floured surface. Gently press the dough, and shape it into a round disc about one inch thick.
- Use a knife to cut the dough into triangular pieces, or you can use a round cutter if you prefer classic round scones. Try to keep the pieces equal in size so they bake evenly.
- Place the shaped scones on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each piece so they have room to rise while baking.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a small amount of milk for that golden look.
- Put the tray in the preheated oven and bake the scones for about 12 to 15 minutes. They should rise slightly and turn light golden on top.
- Remove the tray from the oven and let the scones cool for a few minutes before serving them warm with butter, jam, or cream for the best taste.
