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Buttery scones on a plate with a cup of tea in the background.

The Best Butter Scones

Chef Jenn
Crumbly, buttery, and perfect with jam or cream, these are the best Butter Scones ever! So easy to make, they're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or with a cup of tea any time of the day.
4 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, British
Servings 8 scones
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream divided
  • ½ cup butter frozen and grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the grated frozen butter to the flour mixture and mix well with a spoon or spatula.
  • Whisk together the egg, egg yolk, and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it comes together.
  • Pat the dough into a round shape about 1 inch thick, then use a knife or dough cutter to cut into 8 wedges.
  • Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream.
  • Bake them in the preheated 425°F (200°C) oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
  • Cool on a wire rack before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Freeze your butter before grating, then grate it in the large holes of a box grater. Keep the grated butter in the freezer until you’re ready to use it. This makes it easier to incorporate and leads to flakier scones.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Mix until just combined to keep the scones tender.
  • If the dough is too crumbly and won’t come together, add a spoonful or two of cream and work it into the dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 458mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 421IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 2mg
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