Simple Scones
These buttery and crumbly scones are a wonderfully simple kid friendly recipe that comes together in just minutes with no special equipment needed. Kids enjoy mixing in their favorite add-ins like dried fruit chocolate chips or berries.
Flaky buttery scones that kids can customize with their favorite mix-ins and ready in 25 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
dry
wet
mix-ins
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and half a teaspoon of salt. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.
Cut in the Butter
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, quickly rub and press the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Working quickly keeps the butter cold which creates flaky layers.
Add Wet Ingredients and Mix-ins
Whisk together the heavy cream and egg, then pour into the flour mixture. Fold gently until almost combined, then fold in the dried cranberries or chocolate chips. The dough will be shaggy which is exactly right. Do not overwork it.
Shape and Bake
Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1 inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges or use a round cutter for circles. Brush tops with cream and bake for 13 to 16 minutes until golden. Serve with butter or clotted cream.
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