House-made Scone Basket Recipe
Indulge in our delightful House-made Scone Basket, featuring a warm assortment of freshly baked scones, each perfectly flaky and golden. Enjoy classic flavors like rich blueberry, zesty lemon, and decadent chocolate chip, all served with a side of velvety clotted cream and house-made berry preserves. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, this basket is a charming addition to your morning or afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
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Scone Ingredients
Method
Scone Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Sugar and Berries
Stir in the granulated sugar and mixed berries until evenly distributed.
- 5
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and egg.
- 6
Form the Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Shape and Cut the Scones
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
- 8
Bake the Scones
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm with butter or jam.
