Cream Scones
Cream scones are tender, buttery pastries with a hint of sweetness and rich fruitiness from currants or raisins. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or teatime, they offer a comforting, flaky texture and warm flavors that appeal to both casual and refined palates alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut margarine or butter into the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Stir in the beaten egg, currants or raisins, orange rind (if using), and just enough half and half so the dough leaves the side of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly ten times.
- Roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
425
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).