Rosemary Scones Recipe 🌿
🕒 Total Time: 22 minutes
🥣 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 12 minutes
Description:
These Rosemary Scones are a delightful addition to any breakfast or brunch table. Infused with the earthy aroma of rosemary, they boast a fluffy texture and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for those busy mornings when you crave a homemade treat but are short on time, these scones come together effortlessly in just over twenty minutes. Serve them warm with a dollop of butter or your favorite jam for a truly satisfying start to your day.
Recipe Information:
- Category: Scones
- Keywords: Quick Breads, Breads, Breakfast, Healthy, High In…, Potluck, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
- Rating: 4 ⭐ (based on 6 reviews)
- Calories: 119.6 per serving
- Fat Content: 2.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 6.5mg
- Sodium Content: 224.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 0.5g
- Protein Content: 3.4g
- Yield: 10-12 scones approx.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 cup milk
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Grease a baking tray lightly.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
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Incorporate Butter:
- Cut the butter into small cubes and add them to the dry ingredients.
- Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add Rosemary and Milk:
- Stir in the finely chopped fresh rosemary until evenly distributed.
- Pour in the milk gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon, until a soft dough forms.
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Shape the Scones:
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface.
- Gently knead the dough a few times until it comes together.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 1/2 inches.
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Cut Out Rounds:
- Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out rounds from the dough.
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Bake the Scones:
- Place the rounds onto the prepared baking tray, leaving a bit of space between each.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the scones are risen and golden brown.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.
These Rosemary Scones are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Simply reheat them briefly in the oven or microwave before serving to regain their warm, flaky goodness. Whether enjoyed as a quick breakfast on the go or as part of an elegant brunch spread, these scones are sure to impress with their simplicity and flavor.
