Scone is a type of biscuit, originating from Scotland, that is made with butter and flour. Its texture is soft and crumbly, and its flavor is mildly sweet. Many people have enjoyed it for centuries, and its popularity has grown even more in recent years.
Brief History and Origin
The origin of scones dates back to the early 16th century in Scotland. The word “scone” comes from the Dutch word “schoonbrot,” which means beautiful bread. The traditional scone was a round cake made with oats, barley, or wheat flour and baked on a griddle or in an oven. In the 17th century, scones were brought to England, typically served with clotted cream and jam as part of a light meal or snack.
Scone – The Recipe
- Preparation Time: 10 mins
- Cooking Time: 15 mins
- Total time: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 385g plain flour
- 100g white sugar
- 180ml butter, cut into cubes
- 5 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 235ml milk
- 1 beaten egg
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C. Also, prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with butter or oil.
- Add salt, baking powder, sugar, and flour in a large bowl, and combine all the ingredients. Then add butter and rub with fingertips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
- In a separate bowl, add egg and milk, whisk well, then slowly pour into the flour mixture until dampened.
- Transfer the dough to a flour-dusted work surface and knead briefly, then roll it into ½” thick disc and, cut into eight wedges, arrange it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the top color turns golden brown. When ready, remove from oven and leave to cool slightly, then serve immediately.
Popular variations
Here are a few ways you can change this basic recipe to adjust it to your liking:
- Chocolate chip Scones: Chocolate chip scones have delicious cream scones with little chocolate chips. We love how the chocolate chips over the top of the scones melt in the mouth.
- Blueberry Dessert Scones: These sones have blueberries dispersed all through them. These blueberries burst with a juicy, tangy flavor in every bite of the scone.
- Glazed Mixed Berry Scones: These scones have mixed berries in them. We love the juicy berries in the soft scone, and the glaze on the top ties it all together.
- Cinnamon Scones with Vanilla Cinnamon Drizzle: The Cinnamon scones are deliciously spiced with cinnamon. And the vanilla cinnamon drizzle makes them sticky and perfect for afternoon tea, a snack, and dessert.
- Orange Cream Scones: These Orange Cream Scones have the perfect flaky and tender scones filled with fresh orange flavor. And the sweet homemade orange glaze topping is delicious. It is perfect for breakfast, brunch, and dessert.
