Description
These honey butter scones are a delightful treat perfect for brunch or a tea party. Soft, slightly sweet, and rich with a buttery texture, these scones are simple to prepare and bake to golden perfection in just about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400° F (204° C) and lightly dust a baking sheet with flour or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder, ensuring they are evenly mixed.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut the cold butter into small pieces and slowly work it into the flour mixture using your hands until the texture resembles wet sand or coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add Honey and Milk: Stir in the honey, then gradually add the milk a little at a time. Gently mix with your fingers just until the dough comes together—be careful not to overwork it to maintain tender scones.
- Roll Out Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about ½ to 1 inch thickness, depending on how thick you want your scones.
- Cut Scones: Use a biscuit cutter, mason jar ring, or glass to cut out scone shapes from the rolled dough. Gather the scraps, roll out again, and cut additional scones until all dough is used.
- Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Finish with Honey Butter: While the scones are still warm, lightly brush their tops with butter and honey. For extra sweetness, drizzle additional honey on top to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy these warm honey butter scones fresh out of the oven as a delicious treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Notes
- Warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven scones are best served immediately to enjoy their soft, tender texture.
- Do not overwork the dough to keep the scones light and flaky rather than tough.
- You can experiment with adding mix-ins like dried fruits or nuts if desired, but keep the base recipe for perfect classic scones.
- These scones are ideal for brunch gatherings, afternoon tea, or any time you need a quick, delicious homemade baked good.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 235 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
