Vanilla Drop Scones
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla drop scones are my go to when I want something sweet and impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of baking, you'll have warm, delicious scones ready to serve. The best part is how simple they are to make using ingredients you probably already have at home. Eggs are packed with choline, which supports brain health, so you can feel good about what you're serving. Whether you're treating yourself on a lazy morning or surprising guests, these buttery scones with their lovely vanilla flavor never disappoint.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter(cold and cubed)
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 3 egglarge eggs
- 60 mlheavy cream(chilled)
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
- 60 gunsalted butter, melted
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone spatula for easy scone removal.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.
- 3
Add the cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla extract and eggs until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to break up any eggshell fragments.
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough comes together in a shaggy mass.
Tip: Don't overmix at this stage.
- 6
Gradually add the melted butter and heavy cream, stirring until the dough forms a cohesive ball.
Tip: The mixture should be slightly sticky, but not too wet.
- 7
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid developing the gluten.
- 8
Pat the dough into a circle that's about 3 cm (1.2 inches) thick.
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a knife to cut the scones into desired shapes.
- 9
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between each scone.
Tip: Make sure they're not touching each other.
- 10
Bake the scones for 18-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- 11
Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before dusting with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Serve warm and enjoy!
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