Scones are a simple and delightful treat that can be prepared in a short amount of time. In point of fact, they are a form of bread known as a quick bread. They are an essential part of afternoon tea, and the best way to enjoy them is with some jam on top. There are a variety of fillings that can be used in scones, but the traditional recipe calls for flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and baking powder. Before rolling out the dough and cutting it into various shapes, the dough is typically kneaded for only a few moments. After that, the scones go into the oven to be baked until they have a golden brown color. They are best enjoyed while still warm and accompanied by a dollop of butter and a spread of your favorite jam. Scones are the ideal dessert for any event, regardless of whether you want to indulge in one all by yourself or split one with a group of friends.
Yummy Fruit Scone
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp chilled cubes of unsalted butter (pea-sized)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup fresh berries
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 400°F.
- Use baking spray to coat an uncoated baking sheet, preferably one without sides.
- Mix the sugar and Bisquick biscuit mix together in a sizable mixing dish.
- When the mixture is crumbly, incorporate the cold butter into it using a pastry blender or two forks.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and mix with a fork until a soft dough forms.
- You might need to use clean hands to complete bringing the dough together.
- The dough should be rolled out and pressed into circles on a floured surface.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the disc into sizable scones.
- After cutting the scones into wedges, gently arrange them on the baking sheet that has been prepared, leaving some space between each one for spreading.
- Bake the scones on the baking sheet for 18 to 20 minutes or until they are baked through and have a light golden color.
- The scones should be taken out of the oven when still warm and placed on a wire rack to cool thoroughly.
- Make the glaze while the scones are cooling.
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk until a thick, smooth glaze forms.
- Spoon the glaze onto the top of each scone after it has cooled.
- Allow the glaze to rest for a while so that it can somewhat harden.
Chocolate Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1¼ cup fine sugar
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ cup small chunks of iced cold butter
- 1 cup small chocolate chips
- 1 egg
- cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 200 degrees
- Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to line a baking pan and set it aside.
- Mix the Bisquick, sugar, and if you like extra salt in a sizable bowl.
- With a pastry cutter or your fingers, chop the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal and there are little uneven chunks of butter distributed throughout.
- Add chocolate chips and stir.
- Combine the egg, cream cheese, and vanilla essence in a small bowl.
- Use a fork to stir the mixture until the dough starts to form. Add additional cream mixture as necessary if the dough is too crumbly, keeping in mind to avoid over-mixing.
- Then, gently knead the dough until a ball forms on a surface that have been dusted with flour.
- To make round scones, pat dough into a rectangle that is roughly a half-inch thick.
- Cut out 6 rounds with a 2 inches biscuit cutter. In order to make another two to three scones, press the leftover dough into a second piece that is half an inch thick.
- Place the scones on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. After transferring the baking sheet to a wire rack, let it cool for ten minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.