Three-Ingredient Scones
Quick and easy scones made with just three ingredients: flour, butter, and heavy cream. Perfect for brunch or a quick treat!
Ingredients
Scone Base Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure.
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter Keep it chilled to create flaky layers.
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with sour cream or full-fat yogurt.
- 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar For sweeter scones, optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, measure and stir flour with a small pinch of salt.
- Grate or cut cold butter into the flour, creating pea-sized crumbs.
- Pour in chilled heavy cream and stir until the mixture holds together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick round, and cut into 6–8 wedges.
- Place scones on the prepared sheet and brush tops with a little extra cream (optional).
Baking
- Bake for 12–16 minutes until the tops are golden and the edges are set.
- Cool for a few minutes on the sheet before transferring to a rack. Serve warm.
Notes
Store cooled scones airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze baked scones after cooling. Reheat from frozen at 325°F (160°C) for 10–15 minutes.