Are you looking for easy and delicious scone recipes to try at home? Here are 15 basic scone recipes that will help you bake tender, flaky scones perfect for any occasion.
Baking basic scones is one of my favorite kitchen adventures. There’s something magical about turning simple ingredients into light, buttery treats that make any morning special.
Over the years, I’ve perfected the art of making tender, flaky scones that everyone loves. I’ll share easy tips and tricks to help you achieve the same delicious results at home.
With just a few common pantry items, you can create scones that taste like they came straight from a bakery. Get ready to enjoy warm, golden scones perfect for breakfast or tea anytime you want.
This guide will walk you through every step with clear, simple instructions. Soon, you’ll feel confident baking scones that impress without any fuss.
1. Master Scones Recipe
These delicious scones are light, flaky, and moist with crisp edges, perfect for any time of day. Simply mix 7 common ingredients—flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, and heavy cream—then fold in your favorite add-ins like berries or chocolate chips for a custom treat!
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2. Basic Scone Recipe
This easy scone recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to make tender, buttery scones perfect for breakfast or tea. You can enjoy them plain with butter and jam, or add your favorite fruits, spices, or chocolate for extra flavor and fun!
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3. Simple Scones
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These simple raisin scones are incredibly tender and bursting with juicy raisins, making them perfect for a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat. Just mix the dry ingredients with butter, add raisins, whisk together sour cream and egg, then shape, cut into triangles, and bake until golden brown—it’s easy to impress anyone with these moist, flaky bites!
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4. Easy Scones
Get ready to enjoy flaky, buttery scones that are perfect for breakfast or brunch! These easy-to-make scones come together with just 10 simple ingredients and can be customized with your favorite sweet or savory add-ins, making each batch delicious and indulgent.
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5. The BEST Scone Recipe
This easy scone recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold butter, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla to create soft, light, and tender scones. Just mix the dry and wet ingredients, shape the dough into a disc, cut into pieces, and bake for about 20 minutes for delicious scones perfect for breakfast or dessert!
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6. How to Make Perfect Scones
These perfect scones are ultra buttery, flaky, and tender, made with cold butter and buttermilk for a light texture and rich flavor. They come together in under 40 minutes and can be customized with nuts, citrus zest, or chocolate chips for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
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7. Quick -Mix Scones
These Quick-Mix Scones are a breeze to make—just melt the butter and mix everything together without any kneading. Once baked until golden, enjoy them warm with strawberry jam and butter, or try drizzling honey or golden syrup for extra deliciousness!
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8. The most Basic Scone Recipe
This easy scone recipe uses just three simple ingredients: self-rising flour, sugar, and heavy cream, making it perfect for beginners. You can enjoy them plain or add your favorite flavors like berries or chocolate, then top with butter, jam, or a drizzle for a tasty treat.
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9. How to Make Scones
Learn how to make fluffy, tender scones that are slightly sweet and perfect for enjoying plain or with your favorite fillings. This simple recipe uses the biscuit mixing method and plenty of baking powder to give you bakery-quality scones right at home.
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10. Easy Scone Recipe
This easy scone recipe uses simple ingredients like self-raising flour, butter, sugar, and milk to create soft, buttery scones perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. Just gently pat the dough, cut out your scones, bake until golden, and enjoy warm with butter, cream, or jam for a delicious treat.
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11. Basic Scones
This simple scone recipe mixes self-rising flour, sugar, butter, milk, and salt into a soft, sticky dough that’s gently kneaded and cut into rounds. Bake them in a very hot oven until golden and sound hollow when tapped, then enjoy warm and fresh for the best taste!
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12. English Style Scones
These English Style Scones bake up light, soft, and fluffy in just 25 minutes with no chilling needed. Spread them with jam, clotted cream, or butter, or enjoy them plain as a delicious treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.
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13. Scones
Making classic British scones is a breeze with just a few simple ingredients: mix self-raising flour, a pinch of salt, butter, caster sugar, and milk, then shape and bake until golden and fluffy. These warm, buttery treats are perfect served fresh with jam, butter, or clotted cream—ready in under 30 minutes for a delightful teatime treat!
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14. Simple Sweet Scones
This simple sweet scone recipe mixes flour, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, and milk to create a tender, crumbly dough that’s gently kneaded and shaped into wedges. After baking at 425°F for about 12 minutes, you get perfectly golden and delicious scones ready to enjoy!
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15. Gluten-free scones
These gluten-free scones are made with simple ingredients to create a light and fluffy texture. Chill the dough before baking, then enjoy them warm with jam and clotted cream for a delicious treat!
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