Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 250g (2 cups)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Caster sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, cold and diced: 75g (1/3 cup)
- Large egg: 1
- Milk: 120ml (1/2 cup)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15-18 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, caster sugar, and salt.
- Add the butter and rub into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough just forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a circle about 2cm (3/4 inch) thick.
- Cut the circle into 8 equal triangles or scones.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (2 scones):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fluffy and crumbly texture
- Mildly sweet flavor
- Perfect for morning tea or afternoon snack
User Comments:
- "These scones were absolutely delicious! They were so fluffy and the perfect accompaniment to my tea."
- "I've never made scones before, but these were surprisingly easy to make and turned out great!"
- "I loved the hint of sweetness from the caster sugar. It made these scones the perfect treat."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will toughen the scones.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with an egg replacer and the milk with plant-based milk.
- Serve the scones warm with your favorite jam, clotted cream, or butter.
