Chef John'S Scones – a delicious recipe with flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, milk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Stir together 1/2 cup milk, sour cream, and currants in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture with a fork until just moistened and holding together.
4
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into rectangle.
5
Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, flatten back into a rectangle, and repeat. Cut into eight pieces and place each scone on a silicone baking mat.
6
Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon milk together in a small bowl; brush mixture on top of each scone.
7
Bake scones in the preheated oven until risen and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove and transfer to cooling rack.
455
kcal
Calories
21
g
Fat
58
g
Carbs
10
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Chef John'S 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.
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