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Classic Pastry Scones

Deliciously flaky and buttery classic pastry scones that are easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar not too much – just enough for cozy sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt just a pinch
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup milk some folks say cream, I say milk works in a pinch
  • 1 large egg for a little richness
Other Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed cold butter makes all the difference
  • Optional: raisins, dried cranberries, or orange zest if you’re feeling wild

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
  5. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently squish together.
Baking
  1. Pat dough into a round, cut into wedges, and place on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding raisins or orange zest to the dough. Scones keep fine in an airtight container for two-ish days, but fresh is best. Unbaked scones can be kept in the freezer and baked from frozen, just add a couple extra minutes.