cream scones

Name: Cream Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/3 cup(s) cold butter, cut in pieces; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup(s) currants; 1 teaspoon(s) orange zest; 2 tablespoon(s) heavy whipping cream or 1 egg white; additional granulated sugar

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Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Fort Mohave, AZ

Updated on Sep 6, 2024

This scone recipe will melt in your mouth. They're delish!

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Cream Scone on a plate with cream and jam.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you've never made a scone, these cream scones are an easy recipe to try. They're similar to an American biscuit but lightly sweet. Currants and orange zest add pops of flavor. Outside they're slightly crisp while inside is soft and buttery. We took Laura's advice and tried the scones with Devonshire cream and jam - simply divine. Serve for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack with afternoon tea.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cut in pieces
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup currants
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or 1 egg white
additional granulated sugar

How To Make cream scones

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Sift. Add the cold butter. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the consistency is coarse and crumbly.

Step 2

Add 1 cup of whipping cream and stir just until moistened. Depending on the flour, you may need to add the additional 1/4 cup of cream.
Step 3

Now add 1/2 cup currants and the orange zest.
Step 4

Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead 4 - 5 times. Do not overwork the dough. Roll out to 3/4 inch thick. Cut with a rounded biscuit cutter (heart shapes are fun too).
Step 5

Place each scone about 2 inches apart on a non-stick baking sheet.
Step 6

Brush the tops of the scones with 2 Tbsp heavy cream or an egg white.
Step 7

Sprinkle with sugar.
Step 8

Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 9

Serve warm with Devonshire cream and jams.
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