Recipe: Perfect Scones for Any Occasion
🕒 Total Time: 37 minutes
🥣 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 12 minutes
Description: These delightful scones are perfect for a leisurely breakfast or as a comforting side with chili. Perfected through several iterations with my three boys, this recipe combines the best elements from various sources to create a treat that’s sure to please.
Recipe Category: Scones
Keywords: Quick Breads, Breads, Breakfast, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 277.5
- Fat: 18.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 19.1mg
- Sodium: 300.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.9g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 4.4g
- Protein: 3.9g
Servings: 12-14 Scones
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, white sugar, and baking powder.
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Incorporate Shortening: Using a pastry blender or fork, cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
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Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it lightly about 10 times until it comes together.
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Shape Scones: With lightly floured hands, pat the dough into a 1/2-inch thick circle.
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Cut Scones: Using a biscuit cutter, cut out rounds of dough. Gather any scraps and re-roll the dough to cut out more rounds until all the dough is used.
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Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them to expand while baking.
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Egg Wash: In a small bowl, mix the egg white with a small amount of warm water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash.
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Sprinkle Sugar: Sprinkle the tops of the scones with raw sugar for a delightful crunch.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and have risen.
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Serve: Once baked, transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite jelly or preserves.
Note: Alternatively, you can cook the scones on an ungreased griddle at 275°F (135°C) for 10 minutes per side. If using this method, omit the raw sugar and egg wash.
Enjoy these homemade scones with your loved ones for a delightful treat any time of day!
