How to Make the Perfect Vegan Scones
British · Easy · 33 min · 8 servings
These buttery and flaky vegan scones are made without butter or eggs and are just as tender and delicious as their traditional counterparts. Perfect for a weekend vegan brunch, these plant-based scones pair beautifully with jam and vegan clotted cream.
Why this recipe works
This Vegan Scones recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 33 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 240 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.33 cup cold vegan butter cubed
- 0.75 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cut in the Butter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed vegan butter and use your fingertips to rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with pea-sized pieces remaining.
Step 3: Form the Dough
Stir together the coconut milk and vanilla, then pour into the flour mixture along with the dried cranberries. Stir gently until a shaggy dough just comes together, being careful not to overwork it.
Step 4: Shape and Cut
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat gently into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little coconut milk.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving with jam and vegan cream.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- coconut milk → oat milk or soy milk
- dried cranberries → chocolate chips or blueberries
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overworking the dough which develops too much gluten and results in tough dense scones
- Not using cold enough vegan butter which prevents the flaky layered texture from forming
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 240 calories, 4g protein, 34g carbs, 10g fat, 1g fiber.
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