Description
Indulge in the royal experience of making Traditional English Scones, inspired by an authentic recipe from Buckingham Palace. These tender, flaky scones are perfect for tea time, brunch, or as a delightful afternoon treat. With a simple blend of ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can impress your guests or savor them during a cozy moment at home. Serve them warm with clotted cream and strawberry jam for the ultimate indulgence, or customize them with your favorite add-ins like sultanas or golden raisins for an extra sweet touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs (divided)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Optional: 2/3 cup sultanas or golden raisins
Instructions
- Soak raisins in hot water for 20–30 minutes; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk two eggs with buttermilk. Mix into dry ingredients; gently fold in raisins if using.
- Knead dough lightly on a floured surface until smooth; chill for 30–45 minutes.
- Roll out to an inch thick, cut into rounds, and chill again for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Brush scones with egg wash and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg