Honey Drop Scones
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These honey drop scones are an absolute favorite of mine because they come together in under an hour from start to finish. What I love most is how simple they are to make, requiring just basic pantry staples you probably already have on hand. The honey adds such a lovely natural sweetness and richness to every bite, plus it's packed with antioxidants that make you feel a little better about indulging. The yogurt keeps them incredibly moist and tender, and honestly, they're so quick to whip up that I find myself making them whenever I want something homemade but don't have much time. Your friends and family will think you spent hours in the kitchen when really you've only invested about forty five minutes.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 50 mlplain yogurt
- 50 mlhoney
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: To prevent sticking, use a non-stick baking spray on the parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour to ensure it's well incorporated.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the scones may become tough.
- 4
Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to get all the ingredients.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Adjust the honey to your desired level of sweetness.
- 6
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the scones may become dense.
- 7
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and mix until just combined.
Tip: You can adjust the amount to your desired level of sweetness.
- 8
Gently fold in the diced confectioners' sugar.
Tip: This will give your scones a lovely crunch.
- 9
Scoop the dough into balls, about 20g each.
Tip: Leave about 2cm of space between each scone to allow for even spreading.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on them, as they can go from golden to burnt quickly.
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