Classic Butter Scones
Tender, flaky scones ready in 25 minutes. Perfect with jam and clotted cream, or enjoy warm with butter and honey.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 152
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Add cold butter cubes and rub between fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in milk and stir with a fork until shaggy dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- 5
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently press into a 3/4-inch-thick disk.
- 6
Cut into 8 wedges with a sharp knife. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown on top and edges look set.
- 8
Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- fork
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- wire cooling rack
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