Scones are a traditional cake that is simple, easy to make, and delicious. Scones are part of cream tea, which is a traditional British afternoon tea served with tea, whipped cream and jam. However, scones can also be enjoyed wherever and whenever you want. You can also enjoy scones with friends and family.
Ingredients
For scones
- 2 cups (250 grams) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon bakpuder
- teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons – 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
- 113 grams cold butter
- cup (120 milliliters) cream
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
For spread
- 1 egg
- cup (60 milliliters) cream or milk
Step
Method 1 of 2: Making Basic Scones
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C
Make sure your oven is empty and the roasting rack is centered.
Step 2. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large bowl then mix with a fork or an egg beater until smooth.
- For less sweet scones, use 3 tablespoons of sugar.
- For sweeter scones, add sugar to 1/3 cup (65 grams).
- For savory scones, don't use sugar.
Step 3. Cut the butter into small squares and add it to the flour mixture
The kneading process will be easier if the butter is cut into smaller pieces.
Step 4. Stir the butter and flour mixture until the dough becomes coarse and crumbly
You can use a special pastry knife or your hands. The resulting dough crumbs are approximately the size of a pea. Do not over-knead the dough or the scones will become tough and too dense.
To make chocolate scones, add cup (90 grams) semisweet chocolate and mix well
Step 5. Pour the cream into the mixture little by little and stir
Start with a few tablespoons of cream, then keep adding and stirring the mixture until it comes off the sides of the bowl and clumps. You will use about cup (120 milliliters) of cream.
To add flavor to the scones, you can add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the cream
Step 6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator
Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. This process will allow the butter to cool for a few minutes to make the dough easier to work with.
Step 7. Prepare the egg spread
Beat the eggs with cup (60 milliliters) of cream or milk. Beat with a fork or an egg beater until the yolks are well combined. This dough is used for greasing the scones.
Step 8. Divide the dough into two parts and put one part back in the refrigerator
Divide the dough into two parts so that you don't over grind it because it can cause the dough to become tough. The dough is put back in the refrigerator so it doesn't get soft quickly. Make sure the dough to be put back in the refrigerator has been covered with plastic wrap.
Step 9. Place the dough on a floured surface and roll out the dough
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2 to 2.5 centimeters. Try not to make the dough too thin so that it rises well. However, keep in mind that the thicker the dough, the longer it will take to bake.
Step 10. Cut the scones with a knife or cookie cutter
There are various ways to cut scones, and these are the ways you can do it:
- Make traditional scones by cutting dough into 25-centimeter diameter and then cutting into eight pieces like pizza or pie.
- Make round scones by molding the dough with a glass or circular cookie cutter.
- Make square scones with a knife.
Step 11. Place the scones on the cake pan
To prevent sticking, you can line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have more cake pans and they fit in the oven, you can roll out and mold the next batch of dough. Otherwise, you'll have to wait for the first scones to cook.
Step 12. Brush the scones with the egg wash
Dip the brush into the egg wash then brush the surface of the scones. This will give the scones a glossy finish after baking.
Step 13. Bake the scones for 15 to 20 minutes
Ripe scones will turn golden brown.
Step 14. Cool the scones on a cooling rack
Transfer the scones to a cooling rack using a spatula. Let the scones sit for 5 minutes to cool.
Step 15. Serve the scones
You can serve it plain or decorate it with a glaze. In addition, scones can also be served plain with whipped cream and jam.
Method 2 of 2: Making Sweet and Savory Scones Variations
Step 1. Garnish the scones with the vanilla glaze
Ingredients needed are 1 cup (125 grams) powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix all ingredients with a fork until smooth. Add about 2 teaspoons of milk to desired consistency.
If the consistency of the glaze is too thick, you can add about 2 tablespoons of milk
Step 2. Garnish the scones with the lemon-flavored glaze
Combine cup (60 milliliters) of lemon juice, 2 cups (250 grams) of powdered sugar, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Garnish the scones with lemon-flavored glaze after baking and then refrigerate.
Step 3. Add cranberries and orange zest to the scones mixture
Make the basic batter for the scones. Then, add 1 tablespoon of grated orange peel to the flour mixture and mix well. Add cup (60 grams) of chopped dry cranberries after adding the butter. Stir until smooth then grind, chop, and bake the scones.
To make lemon and blueberry scones, use grated lemon zest and dried blueberries
Step 4. In the fall, you can make scones by adding canned pumpkin
Make a basic batter for scones, but use brown sugar instead of white sugar and buttermilk instead of cream. Add teaspoon of ground cinnamon and teaspoon of ground ginger to the flour mixture. Mix cup (120 milliliters) canned pumpkin and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the buttermilk before mixing into the flour and butter mixture.
For more filling scones, add 1/3 cup (50 grams) of raisins and/or cup (30 grams) of chopped pecans or walnuts
Step 5. Make fall-friendly scones using palm sugar and pecans
Make a basic batter for scones, but use brown sugar instead of regular white sugar. Add cup (65 grams) of chopped toasted pecans to the cream. Stir until smooth then pour the cream into the flour mixture.
Step 6. Make the bacon, Cheddar cheese, and chives scones
Make a basic batter for scones, but don't add sugar. Instead, add cup (55 grams) of chopped cooked bacon, cup (75 grams) of grated Cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives to the cream. For added flavor, add a pinch of pepper. Pour the cream mixture into the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
Step 7. Make scones with Swiss ham and cheese
Make a basic batter for the scones, but ignore the sugar. Instead, add cup (75 grams) of grated Swiss cheese and cup (115 grams) of chopped cooked ham to the cream. Pour the cream mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a spoon until smooth.
