Classic scones

Classic scones

These traditional scones are quick, easy and use just three ingredients. Serve with jam and cream for afternoon tea or a Mother’s Day treat.

Classic scones

Or, take your scones to the next level with these pistachio and rosewater scones, made with buttermilk.

  • Serves icon Serves 8
  • Time icon Takes 15 minutes to make, 15 minutes to cook

These traditional scones are quick, easy and use just three ingredients. Serve with jam and cream for afternoon tea or a Mother’s Day treat.

Or, take your scones to the next level with these pistachio and rosewater scones, made with buttermilk.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
161kcals
Fat
6.3g (3.9g saturated)
Protein
3.2g
Carbohydrates
24.5g (3g sugar)
Fibre
1.2g
Salt
0.3g

Ingredients

  • 225g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 50g unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 150ml whole milk
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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan200°C/gas 7. Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a large bowl. Using your fingertips, rub in the butter until it forms fine crumbs.
  2. Make a well in the centre of the crumbs and pour in the milk. Using a palette or table knife, quickly bring the mixture together into a soft dough. Knead briefly on a lightly floured surface until smooth, then pat out to a thickness of 2cm.
  3. Dust a 5cm plain metal cutter with flour and use to stamp out rounds. Push the cutter down firmly but take care not to twist it, or the scones may rise unevenly.
  4. Transfer the scones to a non-stick baking sheet, dust lightly with flour and bake for 15 minutes until well risen and golden. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

Nutrition

Calories
161kcals
Fat
6.3g (3.9g saturated)
Protein
3.2g
Carbohydrates
24.5g (3g sugar)
Fibre
1.2g
Salt
0.3g

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  1. Absolutely perfect scones 5* rating from me.. Doubled the ingredients for a substantial amount. Added cherries and raisins for sweetness.

    1. Cherries and raisins = great addition Agines. Thanks for the lovely feedback.

  2. This is my favourite recipe at this time of year, as it is so easy to make and goes perfectly with our homegrown gooseberry and strawberry jam made with the children, and a big dollop of clotted cream! Yum

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