Scones are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or even as a snack. They are relatively easy to make, and with a few simple ingredients, you can create a delectable scone that will satisfy your cravings. This article will walk you through the steps of finding the best recipe for super easy scones, ensuring that you get the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and ease of preparation.
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SUPER SIMPLE SCONES
These are perfect with morning coffee or tea. By the time the oven is heated, the scones can be ready to be baked. To obtain the best results remember, Don't Handle the Dough! Don't be tempted to work it or squish it. Just lightly shape into the two discs and cut.
Provided by superbuna
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 16 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda and
- cream of tartar.
- Cut in butter to half a pea size, as for pie dough.
- Beat eggs slightly with milk.
- Mix egg mixture into flour mixture with fork only until dough begins to leave sides of bowl.
- Divide dough into two parts with a fork, right in the bowl.
- Sprinkle some flour, about 1 to 2 tablespoons, onto one corner of cookie sheet.
- Dump half the dough onto that floured corner and shape into a five-inch circle.
- You might have to sprinkle some flour on top of dough circle.
- Cut with a knife into 8 pie shaped wedges.
- They will be small but don't worry about it because they'll expand while baking.
- Dip the knife in some of the flour if needed so it doesn't stick to dough.
- Arrange the cut pieces on the other end of cookie sheet, four pieces to a row.
- Repeat with other half of dough and arrange those cut pieces on the half of the cookie sheet you worked on.
- Bake at 375 degrees F. about 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Makes 16 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 42.2, Sodium 130.7, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 2.6
RECIPES
How do you make fluffy scones from scratch? The key to a light textured scone is a light touch. To rub in, lift the mixture to get some air into it, and as soon as it is of the right consistency, stop. But don't panic if your a newbie to the World of scones - we have a super handy video about how to rub butter into flour which will walk you through this process step by step. This quick and easy scone mix is a summer classic. Simple to share, and super easy to rustle up for any celebration, even one fit for a Queen this Jubilee. Once you have mastered how to make these deliciously moreish scones, simply top them with a generous dollop of delicious strawberry jam and clotted cream. ...Question is, what goes on first, jam or cream? Let us know is the reviews if you love these.
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Step 1:Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan, gas mark 6). Line a baking sheet with parchment.Step 2:Rub the butter into the flour, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and salt.Step 3:Make a well in the centre of the mix and stir in the milk. Stir until the mixture is even and the dough comes together.Step 4:Turn out onto a floured surface and shape into a rough circle about 3 - 4 cm thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.Step 5:Brush all over with milk and score into 8 rough portions (see image). Step 6:Bake for 15 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold plain or with jam and cream.
SIMPLE SCONES
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
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
SIMPLE SWEET SCONES
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
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
EASY FLUFFY SCONES
These are the business - light but with a nice crusty outside
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 22m
Yield Makes 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put a baking sheet in the oven at 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the flour, salt and baking powder into a food processor, then whizz in the butter until it disappears. Pulse in the sugar, tip into a large bowl, then make a well in the middle.
- Warm the yogurt, milk and vanilla together in the microwave for 1 min or in a pan; it should be hot and may well go a bit lumpy-looking. Tip into the bowl and quickly work into the flour mix using a cutlery knife. As soon as it's all in, stop.
- Tip the dough onto a floured surface, then, with floured hands, fold the dough over a few times - just enough to create a smoothish dough. Press out to about 4cm/1½in thick, dip a 7cm cutter into more flour, then stamp out 4 rounds, flouring the cutter each time. Squash the remainder lightly together, then repeat until the dough is used up. Brush tops with egg wash, scatter flour over the hot sheet, then lift the scones on. Bake for 12 mins until risen and golden. Best eaten just-warm, or on the day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prep all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
- Use Cold Butter: Cold butter is essential for creating flaky scones. If your butter is too soft, it will melt into the dough and make the scones dense.
- Work Quickly: Scone dough should be handled as little as possible. Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to develop the flavor and makes the scones easier to handle.
- Don't Overbake: Scones should be baked until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious scones at home. These tips will help you create perfect scones every time. So next time you're craving a warm, flaky scone, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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