In search of the best scone recipe, I have adapted my Scottish grandmother’s recipe with my own touches and with the famous scone recipe from the world-renowned Savoy hotel in London. I now believe I have created the best scone recipe in the world! Serve with butter or clotted cream and a selection of jams.
Ingredients
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Scones
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup dried currants
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Step 2
Make the scones: Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or by rubbing between fingers until lumps are the size of peas. Stir in currants.
Step 3
Whisk milk and sour cream together in a measuring cup; gently stir into flour mixture until dough is moistened, being careful not to overwork the dough.
Step 4
With floured hands, pat dough into 2- to 3-inch diameter balls. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten lightly. Scones should slightly touch each other.
Step 5
Make the egg wash: Whisk egg and milk together. Brush the tops of scones with egg wash and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Tips
Raisins can be substituted for currants.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 247 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat6g | 30% |
Cholesterol47mg | 16% |
Sodium238mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium146mg | 11% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium157mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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