Buttery Scones

Buttery Scones

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We only grew up eating scones because I had read about them and wanted to make them! Our mom is German and didn’t grow up eating these either. I was confused as to why some recipes referred to these as ‘scones,’ and others as ‘biscuits,’ when they seemed to be the same. We also didn’t know how to pronounce it correctly, as some people we knew called them ‘scons’ and others ‘scones.’

Buttery Scones

Baking was how I first got interested in making food. I loved to bake cookies, cakes, breads, and muffins. Bread always took so long to make with all that kneading and rising. My family would devour a loaf in less than an hour! Thankfully these scones are really quick to make.

When cutting out the dough, be sure not to twist the cutter. This might seal the dough and prevent them from rising properly.

Serve them split and spread with butter, jam, honey butter, or clotted cream.

Buttery Scones
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Buttery Scones

Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Keyword baking, biscuits, scones, teatime
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter cold
  • 3/4 cup whole milk cold

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the cold butter until pieces of butter are about the size of peas.
  • With your fingertips, rub the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre.
  • Slowly pour in the milk and stir with a fork just until the dough comes together. It should be shaggy. Do not overmix or the scones will be tough.
  • Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead 3-5 times. Do not overknead!
  • Pat the dough into a circle about 1/2" thick. Cut out circles of dough about 1.5" in diameter. Reform the dough and keep cutting out circles until the dough is used up.
  • Arrange the cut dough on the cookie sheet. Bake on the centre rack for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Buttery Scones
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27 Replies to “Buttery Scones”

  1. During this time of social distancing, I think we are all turning to our favorite recipes for comfort food!

  2. These look really tasty. I didn’t know that turning the cutter would keep them from rising. I’ll remember that next time I make them. I call them biscuits.

  3. I adore “scons”. I actually prefer them pretty plain with a bit of butter. Strangly, i’ve never made them myself – good excuse to try this recipe #MMBC

  4. I make scones a lot, here in the UK they are really common. Afternoon tea isn’t afternoon tea without scones! I always make then if we have some milk that has turned (gone off slightly) as it is supposed to make the scones lighter. My nan always said 10 minutes to make and 10 minutes to bake!
    Whether they are called sk-on-ss or sc-ooh-nes here depends if you are in the north or south of britain, it’s a regional thing.
    These look perfect, you’ve made them perfectly. Delicious!

  5. Lovely recipe and I am enjoying baking just now but need some bakeware. Had to resort to a packet mix for scones last week due to supermarket shortages #AnythingGoes

  6. 5 stars
    Looks tasty! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 11, open April 1 to 26. All entries shared on social media if share buttons installed. I’d like to invite you to check out my other current link parties too!

  7. Here in New England we call these biscuits since scones to have a bit of sugar/ sweetness added to them. Whatever you want to call them I just call them delicious. This looks like a great recipe for nice flaky ones. Pinned.

  8. We love biscuits so I’m sure these will be yummy!

  9. I think I can solve the scones/biscuits confusion. I’m an American living in Britain and get caught between the two versions of the language regularly. Americans make something that looks like a scone but isn’t–it’s not as sweet and it’s eaten like bread, sometimes with gravy, which horrifies Brits who expect them to taste like scones. I make both but to keep from confusing everyone I call the American version baking powder biscuits.

    1. Makes sense! I’ve had those American biscuits and while they’re similar, they’re definitely a different thing!

  10. These look lovely and flaky, thank you so much for bringing them to FF.

  11. 5 stars
    There’s nothing like freshly baked scones with a cup of tea! Such a comforting treat!Thank you for sharing your family recipe with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Stay safe and well.

  12. This looks so delicious, I’m sure it’s impossible to eat just one!
    #dreamteam

  13. oh so tasty thanks for sharing the post so many different meals these would go with well
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  15. These sound delicious – and I love to bake! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.

  16. these look delicious! saw your link at pink saturday. have a wonderful week! xo

  17. 5 stars
    I’m featuring you when the next party starts on my blog, Facebook and Instagram! Thanks, as always, for sharing with us at the To Grandmas house we go link party 🙂

  18. 4 stars
    Scones are one of my favorite comfort foods but I have never learned how to make them. Thanks for sharing a recipe I can try out. #HomeMattersParty

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  20. I say scones, my husband says scons, he’s from the north and I’m from South Wales. In the US they call them biscuits I believe. I’ve just found a fab gluten free recipe and they tasted like the real deal. Thanks for linking up with #pocolo and hope to see you back later this week

  21. I do love a good scone. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Hope your week is going well.

  22. looks delicious! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

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  25. Such a beautiful post! I’d luv to invite you to join us and share over at Charming Homes & Gardens Link Party. We’d luv to have you??‍♀️ https://www.dabblinganddecorating.com/single-post/2020/03/31/Charming-Homes-Gardens-Wednesday-Link-Party

  26. I’ve been really craving scones ever since we’ve been in lockdown – will have to try and get all the ingredients! #DreamTeamLinky

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