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Close-up of soft golden scones with a center scone filled with whipped cream and strawberry jam.

Easy Homemade Scones Recipe

Soft, golden homemade scones made with cold butter, self-rising flour, and milk. Serve warm with strawberry jam and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Scones
  • 3 cups self-rising flour 450 g
  • 6 tablespoons cold salted butter cubed (80 g)
  • 1 cup cold milk 250 ml
  • Extra flour for dusting
  • Extra milk for brushing
  • For Serving
  • Strawberry jam
  • 1 cup whipping cream 250 ml
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter or fingertips
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • 2-inch round cutter
  • Pastry brush
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Mixing bowl for cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C), or 350°F (180°C) for fan ovens. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the self-rising flour to a large bowl. Rub in the cold butter using fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  3. Pour the cold milk over the flour mixture. Stir gently until a rough dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly about 8 to 10 times, just until smooth.
  5. Pat the dough into a disc about ¾ inch thick.
  6. Flour a 2-inch round cutter. Cut straight down into the dough without twisting.
  7. Transfer the scones to the baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with milk.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly golden.
  9. Beat the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  10. Let the scones cool until warm. Split them open and serve with whipped cream and strawberry jam.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg

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Notes

  • Use cold butter and milk for the best texture.
  • Do not over-knead the dough.
  • Do not twist the cutter when cutting rounds.
  • Use self-rising flour, not plain flour.
  • Plain scones can be frozen before adding jam and cream.
  • Nutrition excludes jam and whipped cream because serving amounts vary.

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