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Scones Recipe

Delicious Scones Recipe for Customizable Breakfast Bliss

This scones recipe offers endless customization for a delightful breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter freeze before grating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 tsp salt enhances flavor
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream can use half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup mix-ins choose from blueberries, cranberries, chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Box Grater
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Freeze the unsalted butter for 20-30 minutes, then grate it into fine shreds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well.
  4. Stir the grated butter into the dry mixture, leaving small clumps.
  5. Add heavy cream, egg, and any mix-ins into the mixture and combine until crumbly.
  6. Shape the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Place the wedges on the baking sheet, brush tops lightly with heavy cream.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are browned. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy these scones fresh from the oven with butter or jam for the best experience!

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