4 Ingredient Scones
Experience the joy of baking with this easy 4 Ingredient Scones Recipe. Perfect for breakfast or tea, these budget-friendly and beginner-friendly scones are a delightful treat when paired with your favorite jam.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 244kcal
Cost: Recipe $1.58 / Serving $0.20
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups self rising flour ($0.65)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ($0.04)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, cold ($0.72)
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk ($0.17)
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and granulated sugar.
- Cut in butter. Add the cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Add milk. Pour in the milk and gently mix until the dough just comes together.
- Shape. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 2 equal portions. Pat each into a circle about ¼ to ½ inch thick and cut each circle into 4 wedges.
- Bake. Place scones on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, until golden.
- Serve. Cool slightly, split if desired, and serve with butter or jam.
Notes
- Butter Options. Salted, unsalted butter, or shortening all work.
- Add-Ins. Add up to ¼ cup raisins. Reduce milk by 2 tablespoons if adding.
- Dough Handling. Avoid overworking the dough for tender scones.
- Make Ahead. Shape and freeze unbaked scones up to 3 months. Bake from frozen.
- Storage. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat briefly if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.4mg
