English Scones with Raisins
These scones are buttery, flaky, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea, they're sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 lemon zest only
- 1/2 cup cream + 1 tablespoon
- 1 large egg
- Optional: Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use your fingertips to rub it in until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add raisins and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream and egg.
- Pour the cream mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Use a floured round cutter to cut out scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a little cream for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top.
- Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving with clotted cream, jam, or butter.
Notes
Nutritional Facts for this Recipe of English Scones (per serving, based on 12 servings):
Calories: 235 kcal
- Total Fat: 10.7g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 246mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 31.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugars: 8.3g
- Protein: 3.6g