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    Big Fluffy Scones Recipe

    Modified: Mar 25, 2025 Published: Aug 31, 2023 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This big fluffy scones recipe will remind you of summer days at the fair. Made from scratch and with simple ingredients, you'll have a delicious batch of warm scones ready for that raspberry jam. Yum!

    Recipe: $1.38 | Per Serving: $0.23 | Servings: 6

    several big scones on a plate.

    I grew up in Washington State and one of our favorite things to do was enjoy fresh fair scones every summer. Filled with raspberry jam, they were simply to die for. Then the scone mix appeared on store shelves so you could avoid crowds and make them at home.

    Unfortunately, that's a local thing, and seeing as I'm no longer in my home state, I have instead resorted to making scones from scratch. While I do have a 4 Ingredient Scones, this fair scone recipe is just as great as the ones I remember from my youth.

    Try these homemade scones with some Sugar Free Strawberry Jam or Sugar Free Blueberry Jam for a fresher treat. Even my Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter tastes fabulous with these warm scones!

    For a different flavorful scone experience remember to try my Blueberry Cream Cheese Scones.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🥣 Recipe Add-Ins
    • 🔪 Instructions for Big Fluffy Scones Recipe
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Biscuit Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Simple ingredients. We only need 6 pantry staple ingredients to make this recipe. You may be able to find all of them already in your home!
    2. Cheap to make. For 6 large scones, you'll spend about $1-$2 on ingredients. Those scones at the fair easily cost double or more per scone. We get a much larger bang for our buck following this yummy recipe.
    3. Fair scones- at home. We enjoy making these big fluffy scones at home for many reasons: no travel, long lines, or crowds. Plus, bigger portions! Another perk? You can whip them up anytime. Looking for Christmas Breakfast Ideas? Scones can be a great option!

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make big fluffy scones.

    Flour- You will need some all purpose flour for the base of this recipe.

    Baking powder- This will help to get the scones to puff up nicely as they bake.

    Butter- You can use butter or shortening depending on what you have on hand, but I prefer the richer taste that butter gives the dough.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 Substitutions

    Butter- You can use salted or unsalted butter depending on what you have on hand. Shortening (plain or butter flavored) can also be used. If using butter, make sure it's nice and cold. If using shortening, room temperature is fine as long as it isn't melted.

    🥣 Recipe Add-Ins

    If you would like to add in ¼ cup of raisins, you may. I find that it works best when you remove 2 tablespoons of milk, to add in the raisins as they will release their own moisture as the scones cook.

    🔪 Instructions for Big Fluffy Scones Recipe

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

    whisk together dry ingredients and add in cubed butter.

    Step 2: Measure the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl (Image 1).

    Step 3: Whisk together to combine (Image 2).

    Step 4: Cube your cold butter and add it to the dry ingredients. (Images 3 & 4).

    cut in butter, add milk until combined and pat dough into disc on counter.

    Step 5: Cut together until fine crumbs appear (Image 5).

    Step 6: Add in the milk (Image 6) and stir together with a wooden spoon until moistened.

    Step 7: The dough should be shaggy and not too wet but hold together if pressed (Image 7). Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.

    Step 8: Press into a round disc (Image 8) about ½ inch thick.

    cut dough into 6, place on baking sheet and bake then cool.

    Step 9: Cut into 6 equal sized wedges (Image 9).

    Step 10: Place the scones onto an ungreased baking sheet (Image 10).

    Step 11: Bake in the oven at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes (Image 11).

    Step 12: Allow to cool until safe to touch (Image 12), and then slice in half before filling with jam. Close, serve, and enjoy!

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. It's similar to making biscuits. Making scones is similar to whipping up Baking Powder Biscuits, with similar ingredients but a different process. Instead of rolling, folding, and cutting dough, scones involve gently pressing the dough into a disc.
    2. Don't knead the dough. Unlike biscuits, scones require minimal handling to maintain their soft, fluffy texture. Avoid kneading or folding the dough too much, as this can result in chewy scones.
    3. Biscuits and breads demand different care. Treat the dough more gently than a yeast dough, similar to making Homemade White Bread. Aim for soft, fluffy, and airy scones by handling the dough with care.

    ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

    Preparing the Dough in Advance:

    1. Make the scone dough as directed in the recipe.
    2. Cut the dough into wedges.
    3. Place the wedges on a baking sheet and freeze until solid.
    4. Transfer the frozen wedges to an airtight container.
    5. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Baking from Frozen:

    1. When ready to bake, preheat your oven.
    2. Remove the desired number of scone wedges from the freezer.
    3. Place them on a baking sheet.
    4. Bake according to the recipe instructions, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Room Temp Storage: To maintain freshness, store any uneaten scones in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigeration, as it can lead to dryness. Room temperature is ideal for preserving the scones' texture and flavor.

    Reheating Tip: For a delicious second serving, reheat your scones in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. This will restore their warm-from-oven taste, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    What can go wrong with scones?

    When making scones you want to make sure that you do not overwork the dough. Bring the dough together just enough that it holds together, press, cut, and place on a baking sheet.

    Why does butter need to be cold for scones?

    Cold butter (or frozen butter) works best because it creates little fat pockets in the dough, which helps to release moisture and creates a nicer crumb. Warmer butter would make the dough almost impossible to work with and give less than desirable results once baked.

    Why do you rub the butter into flour for scones?

    Rubbing the butter over the flour (when you cut in the butter) helps to coat the flour in fat which prevents the liquid from being absorbed into the flour too quickly. This means that less gluten is formed as a result and the texture turns out perfect.

    Why don't my scones rise high?

    For your scones to puff up nicely, pop them in the oven right after shaping them. Waiting too long deflates them!

    How do you make scones rise and not spread?

    Arrange scones snugly on the baking tray so they rise together instead of spreading out.

    several large scones on a plate.

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    If you tried this big fluffy scones recipe, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

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    Big Fluffy Scones Recipe

    This big fluffy scones recipe will remind you of summer days at the fair. Made from scratch and with simple ingredients, you'll have a delicious batch of warm scones ready for that raspberry jam. Yum!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 327kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.38 / Serving $0.23
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    Equipment

    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Baking Sheet
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour ($0.32)
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder ($0.10)
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ($0.04)
    • ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • 6 tablespoons cold butter (or shortening) ($0.72)
    • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk ($0.18)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
    • Measure the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
    • Whisk together to combine.
    • Cube your cold butter and add it to the dry ingredients. (Or add in the shortening, if using.)
    • Cut together until fine crumbs appear.
    • Add in the milk and stir together with a wooden spoon until moistened.
    • The dough should be shaggy and not too wet but hold together if pressed.
    • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
    • Press into a round disc about ½ an inch thick. Cut into 6 equal sized wedges.
    • Place the scones onto an ungreased baking sheet.
    • Bake in the oven at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes.
    • Allow to cool until safe to touch and then slice in half before filling with jam. Close, serve, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Use salted or unsalted butter or shortening, cold for butter and room temperature for shortening.
    You can add ¼ cup of raisins, but reduce 2 tablespoons of milk if you include them.
    When making scones, handle the dough gently to avoid toughness. Make the dough ahead, cut into wedges, and freeze on a baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    Bake scones from frozen if desired. Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to enjoy them warm.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1scone | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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