Oven Scones

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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Flaky, golden-brown scones with a tender crumb, perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy breakfast.
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Oven Scones

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 438.8

Description

These classic Oven Scones offer the perfect balance of flaky exterior and soft, tender interior. Made with simple pantry staples like self-rising flour, cold butter, and milk, they come together quickly for a homemade treat that tastes just like it came from a professional bakery. The key to success is keeping the butter cold and handling the dough as little as possible to ensure a light texture. Serve them warm straight from the oven, split and slathered with butter, jam, or clotted cream. They are an ideal accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee, making them a wonderful choice for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or a comforting afternoon snack.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450&# 194;°F (230ðC).
  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet and set aside.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
  4. Cut cold butter into small pieces and rub into the flour mixture with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
  6. Add milk and mix with a fork until a soft dough forms that barely holds together.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently just until smooth.
  8. Roll or pat the dough into a round shape about 3/4-inch thick.
  9. Cut out rounds using a 2-inch fluted or plain cookie cutter.
  10. Arrange scones 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Brush the tops of the scones lightly with milk.
  12. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until well risen and golden brown.
  13. Transfer scones to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes.
  14. Split scones and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 438.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 527.4mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 92.2g31%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 12.0g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve with clotted cream, sweet butter, whipped cream, or strawberry preserves for the classic experience.

Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. Store cooled scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Variation: For Rich Oven Scones, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dry ingredients. Replace the milk with a mixture of 1 lightly beaten egg and 5 tablespoons of milk for a richer texture.

Tip: Handle the dough as little as possible to keep the scones tender. Cold butter is key for flakiness.

Keywords: scones, oven, baking, breakfast, tea, brunch, pastry, flour, butter, milk, homemade, snack, comfort food, easy, quick, bread, pastry dough, afternoon tea, classic, british
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