Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Cut in the Butter
Add cold butter cubes.
Rub with fingertips or use a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
👉 Cold butter = flaky scones.
Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla.
Pour into the dry mixture and gently mix just until combined.
Do not overmix.
Step 5: Shape the Dough
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Gently pat into a circle about 1-inch thick.
Cut into 8 wedges.
Step 6: Bake
Place scones on the tray, slightly spaced apart.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
Step 7: Cool & Enjoy
Cool for 5 minutes.
Serve warm with butter, jam, honey, or cream.
🌟 Pro Tips for Perfect Scones
- Keep everything cold
- Handle the dough gently
- Brush tops with milk or cream for extra color
- Sprinkle sugar on top before baking for a bakery finish
🍓 Serving Ideas
- With clotted cream & jam
- Drizzled with glaze
- Alongside tea or coffee
- Savory version: add cheese & herbs
