Delicious Savoury Scones Recipe
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These easy homemade scones are soft, light and incredibly simple to make. They use ordinary baking ingredients and are ready in around half an hour, making them perfect for a weekend breakfast, an afternoon treat or something warm to serve with soup.
I have made scones for years because they are one of those useful recipes that can turn a few basic ingredients into something lovely. They are also considerably cheaper than buying individual scones from a bakery or café.
You do not need any special equipment or advanced baking skills. The most important thing is to handle the dough gently and avoid overworking it.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Scone Recipe
Homemade scones are quick to prepare and use ingredients many of us already keep in the kitchen. They are best eaten fresh, preferably while they are still slightly warm and the butter can melt into them properly.
This is a useful basic recipe to learn because you can serve the scones in several different ways. Add butter and jam for something sweet, or serve them without jam alongside soup for a simple lunch.
They are also handy when you want to put something homemade on the table without spending the entire afternoon baking.
Tips for Light and Fluffy Scones
Scones are not difficult to make, but a few small details make a noticeable difference.
Measure the ingredients carefully and make sure your oven is fully preheated before the scones go in. A properly heated oven helps them rise quickly.
Mix the dough only until everything comes together. It does not need to be perfectly smooth. Overmixing or repeatedly kneading the dough can produce heavier scones.
Use a lightly floured work surface to prevent sticking, but try not to work lots of extra flour into the mixture.
When shaping the scones, keep the dough reasonably thick. Flattening it too much will leave you with shallow scones, regardless of how well they rise.
Can You Freeze Homemade Scones?
Yes. Allow the scones to cool completely before placing them in a suitable freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze them as soon as possible while they are still fresh.
Defrost the scones at room temperature and warm them briefly before serving if you prefer. Freezing a few immediately is a good idea if you know your household will not finish the whole batch on the first day.
A Useful Recipe for Your Baking Collection
A dependable homemade scone recipe is worth having because it is inexpensive, adaptable and quick enough to make without turning it into a major project.
Once you become comfortable making the basic recipe, you can experiment with different flavours. Cheese, dried fruit or herbs can all be added to create your own variations.
For the first batch, however, I recommend keeping things simple. Make the plain scones, eat one warm with plenty of butter and enjoy the fact that such ordinary ingredients can produce something so good.
Cheese and Onion Flavoured Scones
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 220°C, 425°F, Gas 7
- Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper or parchment
- Mix the flour, bi-carb, onion granules, salt and pepper in a bowl combining well.
- Add the cheese and mix
- Add the yogurt and the buttermilk and pull the mixture together taking care to not over work the dough
- Turn the mixture out onto a floured surface and make into a round flat cake about 20cm diameter
- Place onto the lined baking sheet and score the dough into 8 parts but don't cut all the way the way through.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated oven
- Allow to cool a little before serving
