Classic Scones Recipe

Classic Scones Recipe 🫓🍞

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup cold butter (cut into cubes)

• ¾ cup milk (or heavy cream)

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

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

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Add butter: Rub the cold butter into the flour with your fingers until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

4. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl whisk milk, egg, and vanilla.

5. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently to form a soft dough. Add raisins or chocolate chips if using.

6. Shape: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently flatten to about 1 inch thick.

7. Cut: Cut into triangles or rounds and place on the baking tray.

8. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.

Optional Finish

Brush the tops with milk before baking and sprinkle a little sugar for a golden, slightly crunchy top.