Grandma'S Scottish Drop Scones – a delicious recipe with flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, salt, egg. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 450 F degrees.
2
Shred or dice the butter into small cubes. Add dry ingredients.
3
With a wooden spoon (or a stand mixer with paddle attachment), mix to combine.
4
Add egg and optional fruit**, mix until dough is stiff.
5
Drop roughly 1/3 cup spoonfuls onto a preheated greased terra cotta pottery dish (or cookie sheet with parchment paper). Should make 5 scones.
6
Sprinkle a pinch of sugar over each scone.
7
Place in oven at center rack position.
8
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes*, until the tops brown.
9
Remove immediately from the cooking vessel and rest scones on a cooling rack for a few minutes before serving.
10
**Fresh or dried fruit can be added if desired. Example: dried currants, dried or fresh cranberries, dried or fresh blueberries, diced apples, diced strawberries, raspberries, chocolate chips -- be creative!
298
kcal
Calories
14
g
Fat
36
g
Carbs
7
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 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces flour by weight, or 1 cup by volume, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 ounces salted butter half a stick, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.
Yes, Grandma'S Scottish Drop 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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