Best 6 Dreamy Cream Scones Recipes

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In the realm of baked delights, dreamy cream scones reign supreme. These delicate pastries, characterized by their light and fluffy texture and indulgent creaminess, are a true culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a journey to create the perfect dreamy cream scones can be both exciting and rewarding. With a harmonious blend of simple ingredients and a touch of culinary finesse, you can transform your kitchen into a haven of sweet aromas and tantalizing flavors. Prepare to embark on a delightful adventure, where each bite of a freshly baked dreamy cream scone promises a moment of pure bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CREAM SCONES



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You're best off describing scones to a German by saying that they are like a cross between a Kuchen (cake), a Plaetzchen (cookie), and a Broetchen (roll), but are very unique and not really like anything else found in Germany. My German husband *loves* this recipe: Classic Cream Scones (from Simply Scones, by Leslie Weiner and Barbara Albright)

Provided by Barbara Heller

Categories     Scones

Time 1h25m

Yield 14 scones

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, chilled
1/2 cup heavy cream (whipping)
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 egg, mixed with 1 teaspoon water for glaze (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Lightly butter a baking sheet. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture. With a pastry blender or two knives used scissors fashion, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cream, egg, and vanilla.
  • Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combines.
  • Stir in the currents/raisins (optional). With lightly floured hands, pat the dough into a 1/2-inch thickness on a lightly floured cutting board.
  • Using a floured 2 1/2-inch-diameter round biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out rounds from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps together and repeat until all the dough is used.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the scones with the egg mixture, if desired.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, transfer the scones to the wire rack to cool.
  • Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.
  • Makes about 14 scones.
  • Variation: Add about 1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lemon peel to the dry ingredients.
  • My variation: Classic Scones 280 grams all-purpose flour 65 g granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 110 g unsalted butter, chilled 6 tablespoons milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar 125 g raisins Preheat oven to 220C.
  • Directions as above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.2, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 82.4, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 2.7

CREAM SCONES



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Scones are a kind of sweet biscuit. They are very common in the United Kingdom. Here is a pretty good recipe that I made after a lot of trial and error. These are quite easy. You can add a bit more sugar if you want. These taste awesome with grape or blackberry jelly!

Provided by MirrorMask

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, melted
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter, cream, and milk; stir until a spongy dough has formed. Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 7 inches wide. Cut into 6 triangles. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 673.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

RICH CREAM SCONES



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These scones get their light, flaky texture from the butter that is layered into the dough.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling and cutting
1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Salt
1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream, plus more for brushing
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or rub in with your fingers. (The largest pieces should be the size of small peas.) With your fingertips, flatten butter pieces into small disks. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until butter is very firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine cream and vanilla in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture with a wooden spoon until almost absorbed and dough just comes together. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface; roll out into an 8-by-10-inch rectangle. With a short side facing you, fold rectangle into thirds, as you would a letter. Rotate dough a quarter turn clockwise. Repeat rolling out, folding, and rotating dough 2 more times. With floured hands, pat out dough to a 1 1/4-inch thickness, and cut out as many rounds as possible with a floured 2 1/4-inch round biscuit cutter. Gather scraps, reroll once, and cut out more rounds (you should have a total of 12).
  • Place scones 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool on sheets. Serve warm or at room temperature.

DREAMY CREAM SCONES



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Scones, those light and delicious moist clouds to hold clotted cream and jam. So many recipes disappoint, but these from smittenkitchen.com via America's Test Kitchen are stunners.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (preferably a low-protein brand such as Gold Medal or Pillsbury)
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (chilled)
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped (or currants)
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425°F.
  • Place flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in large bowl or work bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade. Whisk together or pulse six times.
  • If making by hand, use two knives, a pastry blender or your fingertips and quickly cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few slightly larger butter lumps. Stir in currants. If using food processor, remove cover and distribute butter evenly over dry ingredients. Cover and pulse 12 times, each pulse lasting 1 second. Add currants and pulse one more time. Transfer dough to large bowl.
  • Stir in heavy cream with a rubber spatula or fork until dough begins to form, about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer dough and all dry, floury bits to countertop and knead dough by hand just until it comes together into a rough, sticky ball, 5 to 10 seconds. Form scones by patting the dough onto a lightly floured work surface into a 3/4-inch thick circle, cutting pieces with a biscuit cutter, and pressing remaining scraps back into another piece and cutting until dough has been used up. You can also make a round and cut it into 8 wedges before baking it.
  • Place rounds or wedges on ungreased baking sheet and bake until scone tops are light brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

DANIELA'S LEMON CREAM SCONES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 32 scones

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cubed, chilled butter
8 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
6 lemons, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until it resembles small sized peas. Whisk eggs and heavy cream together. Add to mix. Add zest. Knead lightly until just incorporated. Roll out on a lightly floured table. Cut and place on parchment covered sheet pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until puffed and golden.

LEMON CREAM SCONES



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As a quick way to warm everyone up, I make these lemony scones to go with a pot of hot tea. Sometimes I like to add dried cherries to the batter, to jazz it up a little.-Angela Matz, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
2 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk 3/4 cup cream, eggs and lemon extract until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat dough into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges., Place wedges on a greased baking sheet. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Brush tops with remaining cream; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help create flaky layers in your scones.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make your scones tough.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the dough: A heavy hand will make your scones dense.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the scones hold their shape and rise properly.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven: This will help create a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include clotted cream, jam, and lemon curd.

Conclusion:

Scones are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or tea. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a scone that everyone will love. So next time you're in the mood for something special, give scones a try. You won't be disappointed.

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