Soft, flaky, and utterly irresistible—that’s the magic of a perfectly baked scone. This staple of British teatime has won hearts around the world, and for good reason. But why settle for store-bought when you can create these tasty treats at home? Let’s get started.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup cold milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Extra milk for brushing
Instructions:
- Set your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla (if using). Add this to the flour mixture.
- Gently mix until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round. Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out scones.
- Place scones on the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with milk, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with clotted cream and jam.
