Description
Deliciously tender honey butter scones that are easy to make and perfect for brunch or tea time. These scones combine the richness of butter with the sweetness of honey, baked to golden perfection for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus a little more for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F and prepare a baking sheet by lightly dusting it with flour or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder thoroughly to ensure even rising of the scones.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut the butter into small pieces and gradually work it into the flour mixture with your hands until the mixture resembles wet sand or coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add Honey and Milk: Mix in the honey, then slowly add the milk a bit at a time. Use your fingers to gently work the dough together, being careful not to overmix to keep the scones tender.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out using a rolling pin to a thickness between ½ inch and 1 inch, depending on your preference for scone thickness.
- Cut Scones: Use a biscuit cutter, mason jar ring, or glass to cut circular scones from the dough. Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut additional scones to maximize yield.
- Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are golden on top.
- Finish with Honey Butter: While still warm, brush the tops with additional butter and honey for a shiny, sweet finish. Optionally drizzle extra honey for more sweetness.
- Serve: Enjoy the warm scones fresh from the oven as a delightful addition to brunch or tea.
Notes
- Be careful not to overwork the dough to keep the scones light and flaky.
- Warm scones are best served immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Using whole milk adds richness, but you can substitute with other milk types if desired.
- Leftover scones can be wrapped tightly and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 235 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
