Basic Scones Recipe

Name: Basic Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Scones:; 21/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 11 tablespoons (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 cup cold heavy cream; Vanilla Icing:; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 11/2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

Scones:
21/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
11 tablespoons (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup cold heavy cream
Vanilla Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11/2 tablespoons water

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1. Preheat oven to 375F.
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2. To prepare scones, whisk together flour, granulated sugar and baking powder in a large bowl until well combined.
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3. Add butter. Using a pastry blender or your hands, blend butter into dry ingredients until mixture is consistency of coarse meal.
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4. Add cream; stir just until blended.
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5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until a smooth dough is formed. Pat into a square about 1-inch thick. Cut dough into 16 triangles (cut into 4 squares first, then cut each square into fourths diagonally). Arrange 1-inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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6. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool a few minutes before icing.
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7. To prepare icing, mix powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Add water, a little at a time, to achieve a drizzling consistency.
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8. Dip end of a whisk into icing, then wave over warm scones.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Scones:, 21/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Basic Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basic Scones

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