Best 3 Simple Sweet Scones Recipes

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Embark on a delightful baking journey with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect simple sweet scones. These delectable treats, characterized by their tender, crumbly texture and bursts of flavor, are a beloved addition to any breakfast spread, afternoon tea party, or cozy weekend brunch. With a few pantry staples and our step-by-step instructions, you'll be whipping up mouthwatering scones that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic fruit-filled variations to indulgent chocolate chip delights, our carefully curated collection of recipes offers a tempting array of flavors to suit every palate.

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

SIMPLE SWEET SCONES



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This is a simple perfectly delicious recipe my mom used to make for our family. It origioually came from a biscuits and scones recipe book, this one was always my favorite of all the recipes.

Provided by prettyinpink

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut up
1/4 cup granulated sugar (use 1/3 for slightly sweeter scones)
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F (220 Celsius).
  • Put flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl; stir mix well Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender or rub in with your fingers, until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  • Add sugar; toss to mix.
  • Add milk and stir with a wooden spoon until dough forms,(the dough may be a bit crumbly).
  • Place dough on floured counter and knead gently until the dough comes together in a ball.
  • Pat or roll into a circle about 1 1/2 inches thick.
  • cut each circle into 6 or 8 wedges.
  • place wedges on a greased cookie sheet- slightly apart for crisp sides, touching for soft.
  • Bake about 12 minutes, or until medium brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 195.9, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 3.2

SIMPLE SCONES



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Make a holiday breakfast -- or afternoon tea -- really special with these sweet bakery treats.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen
½ cup raisins (or dried currants)
½ cup sour cream
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Grate butter into flour mixture on the large holes of a box grater; use your fingers to work in butter (mixture should resemble coarse meal), then stir in raisins.
  • In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and egg until smooth.
  • Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough against the bowl into a ball. (The dough will be sticky in places, and there may not seem to be enough liquid at first, but as you press, the dough will come together.)
  • Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- to 8-inch circle about 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. of sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on a cookie sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper), about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 249.3 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

MUMMY'S SWEET WHITE SCONES



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This mouthwatering recipe for scones is courtesy of Petersham Nursery.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes about 18 scones

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 heaping tablespoon baking powder
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
Granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, superfine sugar, and baking powder. Make a well in the center and add butter. Using your fingers, work butter into flour mixture until a crumbly mixture is formed.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 eggs and milk. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead lightly and shape into a round. Roll dough out until it is 1 inch thick. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out scones and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
  • In a small bowl, beat remaining egg and brush the top of each scone; sprinkle each with granulated sugar. Transfer baking sheets to oven and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer scones to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter: The butter is a key ingredient in scones and its flavor will shine through, so use the best butter you can find.
  • Keep your ingredients cold: Cold butter and liquids will help to create flaky scones.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough, so mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the scones to hold their shape and rise properly.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the scones to rise quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overbake the scones: Overbaked scones will be dry and crumbly, so keep an eye on them while they're baking.

Conclusion:

Scones are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea. With so many different variations available, there's sure to be a scone recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give one of these scone recipes a try.

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