Best 5 Featherlight Scones Recipes

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Are you looking for the perfect recipe to create featherlight scones that will melt in your mouth? Scones are a classic British pastry often served with clotted cream and jam, but they can be enjoyed on their own as well. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can whip up a batch of scones that will impress your family and friends. In this article, we will explore the secrets to creating the perfect scone, from choosing the right ingredients to mastering the art of folding and cutting the dough. We will also provide you with a variety of recipes for featherlight scones, so you can find the one that best suits your taste buds.

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

"LIGHT AS A FEATHER" SCONES



Flaky and light, these scones are perfect for snacking or for breakfast. Made from ingredients you probably have on hand, they can be a special treat any time and are one of my favorite breakfast recipes to have with tea or coffee.

Provided by Paula Todora (Paula T)

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup reduced-fat vanilla yogurt
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add butter and mix with fingers until coarse crumbs form. Gently mix yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract into flour mixture until dough is just combined.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough out into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush each wedge with milk and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

FEATHERLIGHT SCONES



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"Scones fit into just about every meal," assures Stephanie Moon, from Boise, Idaho."This dough bakes up beautifully into fully golden wedges. We love the tender triangles with butter and cinnamon-sugar," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons milk
Sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg, yogurt and vanilla just until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 times., Roll into a 9-in. circle; cut into eight wedges. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk; sprinkle with sugar. , Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FEATHERLIGHT SCONES



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Make and share this Featherlight Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Scones

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 egg
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons milk
sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the egg, yogurt and vanilla until just combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 times.
  • Roll into a 9 inch circle; cut into 8 wedges. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 548, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 7

FEATHER-LIGHT SCONES



Feather-light scones image

Recipe for fluffy plain scones. No need to rub butter and flour.

Provided by CharlieBcat

Categories     Other

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Egg
1 dessert spoon Sugar
30 grams Butter melted
3/4 cup Milk
2 cups Self raising flour
1 pinch Salt

Steps:

  • 1. Beat egg with sugar until thick. 2. Melt butter and put into milk Put two cups of SR flour into a bowl (1/2 teaspn salt if you want - I don't bother) Add 1 then 2. Mix, pat onto a floured board. Cut scones. Dip your cutter into flour between cuts as it is a sticky mix. Brush tops with a little cold milk. Bake in a hot oven (230C) for 10 - 12 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 4.58423643842563 g, Carbohydrate 22.0996351957777 g, Cholesterol 33.577500001902 mg, Fiber 0.736686489381659 g, Protein 4.14673027887625 g, SaturatedFat 2.5583884141922 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (60g), Sodium 404.194490745223 mg, Sugar 21.362948706396 g, TransFat 0.476970989864052 g

FEATHERLIGHT SCONES



Featherlight Scones image

'Scones fit into just about every meal,' assures Stephanie Moon from Nampa, Idaho. 'This dough bakes up beautifully into fully golden wedges. We love the tender triangles with butter and cinnamon-sugar,' she adds.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter or margarine
1 egg
1 cup vanilla yogurt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons milk
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg, yogurt and vanilla just until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 times.
  • Roll into a 9-in. circle; cut into eight wedges. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk; sprinkle with sugar. bake at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 85.9 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 577 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best texture, use cold butter. You want the butter to stay as solid as possible until it's baked, which will create flaky layers.
  • Be careful not to overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
  • Don't skip the chilling step. Chilling the dough helps to develop the flavor and makes it easier to handle.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the scones. A dull knife will tear the dough and make the scones look messy.
  • Bake the scones in a preheated oven. This will help them to rise evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the scones on the baking sheet. Leave at least 2 inches of space between each scone.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown on top. A toothpick inserted into the center of a scone should come out clean.
  • Let the scones cool on a wire rack before serving. This will help them to stay crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Enjoy your scones with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or cream.

Conclusion:

Featherlight scones are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these fluffy and flavorful scones that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give these featherlight scones a try.

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