Ellen'S Great Scones Recipe

Name: Ellen'S Great Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cups Flour; 1/2 Cup Sugar; 4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 1/4 Cups Butter, softened; 1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1 Cup Walnuts, coarsely chopped; 8 ounces White Chocolate chips; 1 Cup Dried Apricots, cut up into small pieces

Servings: persons

1
In a large bowl, stir together the Flour, Baking Powder & Baking Soda. Cut the Butter into cubes and add to the flour mixture. With two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in Walnuts, White-Chocolate chips and dried Apricots.
2
Combine Vanilla and Buttermilk and add to the flour mixture, stir with a fork until combined. Drop dough by large tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet (9 to a sheet).
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 17 minutes until top is slightly browned. Try not to overbake or they will become dry. (I have made these quite a bit and 17 minutes is perfect provided you don't open the oven door during baking). Remove baking sheet and allow to cool for five minutes before removing scones. Serve warm with jam or lemon curd; or cool completely and store in an airtight container (you can re-warm in the microwave at 80% for 15 seconds and they taste just as good).Makes 27 scones.
4
Cranberry/Orange, Cinnamon, Walnut Scones:
5
Make as above, but instead of apricots & white chocolate chips, add:
6
1 Cup Cinnamon chips (optional; could put a teaspoon of cinnamon like I did)
7
1 Cup Dried Cranberries
8
Grated rind from one whole Orange
9
Do everything else the same as above for prep, baking, etc. Enjoy!

2165

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 4 Cups Flour, 1/2 Cup Sugar, 4 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, and more.

Yes, Ellen'S Great 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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Ellen'S Great Scones

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