The Best Scone Recipe

This simple recipe and video will show you how to make soft, light, and delicious scones. It's great for dessert, breakfast, or brunch!

INGREDIENTS 

FOR THE SCONES: – 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour spooned & leveled – 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter cubed into piece – 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream plus more for brushing the top – 1 large egg – 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract FOR THE VANILLA GLAZE: – 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar – 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) milk – 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Warm the oven up to 204°F (400°C). Put a silicone baking mat or parchment paper on a large baking sheet and set it aside.

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Stir flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut cold cubed butter into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fork until pea-sized crumbs form.

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In a separate bowl, mix heavy whipping cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Just combine wet and dry ingredients. Fine if the mixture is crumbly!

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Shape the mixture into a ball on a lightly floured surface. Flatten into a 7-inch circle. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces and place them on the baking sheet with space between them.

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Put the baking sheet in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to chill the scones. Apply heavy whipping cream to scone tops. Without a glaze, you can sprinkle coarse sugar on top.

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Scone tops should be lightly browned and cooked through after 18-22 minutes at 400°F (204°C). Cool completely after removing from the oven.

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In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Milk thins the glaze; powdered sugar thickens it. Glaze the scones and let them harden for 10-15 minutes. Serve and relish.

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