Oh how I love a good scone! Blueberry scones, toffee scones, strawberry cream scones, and many more. However, I also love a basic scone so I can lather on some butter, jam, preserves, or even nutella! Sitting down with a hot cup of tea and a scone is something I’ve really grown to enjoy. It allows me to take a five minute break for myself where I can read a book, pray, or reflect on everything that is going on in my life. It doesn’t happen all the time, and it’s not always a scone, but I’ll take what I can get! Once you make these basic scones, you can spread on your favorite topping or even add something to the mix like chocolate chips, raisins, or cranberries. This is a quick, easy and delicious recipe you’re going to love!
Easy Basic Scones
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter cubed
- 1 egg
- 1 cup half-n-half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; grease a baking sheet.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and half-n-half together.
- Stir into flour mixture until moistened and the dough comes together.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly.
- Roll dough out to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
You may not need all of the liquid mixture for the dough to come together.
