Simple Scones
Scone Sweet Dreams: Simple, Yet Scrumptious!
Craving a warm, satisfying treat that’s effortless to make? Look no further than these Simple Scones! This recipe uses basic pantry staples to create flaky, buttery goodness that melts in your mouth.
No fancy ingredients, no complicated steps, just pure deliciousness. Perfect for:
- A cozy breakfast with a steaming cup of tea or coffee
- An afternoon pick-me-up
- A delightful dessert with a dollop of whipped cream and jam
Ready to ditch the store-bought options and bake up some scone magic? Head over to the full recipe and get ready to experience the joy of simple baking!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Bread
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 8 Tbsp butter, frozen
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar (topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Grate butter into flour mixture on the large holes of a box grater. Use your fingers to work in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then toss in dried fruit (optional).
- Whisk sour cream, extract (optional) and egg together in a small bowl until combined.
- Stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture using a fork until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to shape dough into a ball. (Dough may seem dry at first but will come together as you work it.)
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- to 8-inch circle, about 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 equal triangles; place on the prepared baking tray, about 1-inch apart.
- Bake scones in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- If you do not like or want dried fruit – just omit it from the recipe. You can add any optional “add ins” that you like: nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, etc.
- We also made a simple glaze for the top – powdered sugar with a bit of milk until it is a thick but still runny consistency.
Keywords: Scones, Bread, Dessert
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