Buttery Scones
Tender, flaky scones that bake in one bowl and come out golden in under 15 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea with jam and clotted cream.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 248
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Step 2
Add cold butter cubes and rub with your fingers until mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Pour milk into the center and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 4
Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch-thick circle.
Step 5
Cut into 8 wedges like a pizza. Place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Step 6
Bake 12–14 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- knife
- baking sheet
- oven
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