These easy Homemade Scones are light, fluffy, and moist. They are simple to make, and follow my step-by-step instructions and tips for perfect scones every time. This is the best scones recipe because you can adapt it to whatever mix-ins or flavor you'd like!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Grate the frozen butter then add to dry mixture. Use a fork or pastry blender to cut in the butter.
In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, cream, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
Add to the dry mixture along with craisins (or other add-ins) and use a rubber spatula to fold the ingredients in until it starts to come together in large clumps.
Gently knead mixture by hand (in the mixing bowl) just a few times until it comes together in a ball. Try not to handle the dough too much.
Dust a clean surface with a little flour and drop dough on top. Gently pat and shape into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges then transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 16 - 18 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze on top. These are best served the day they are prepared.
For the Glaze:
Add powdered sugar to a mixing bowl with 1 Tbsp milk and stir until smooth. Add additional milk, if needed. Drizzle over scones.
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Add-Ins and Variations:
Chocolate chips: Mix in a handful of any flavor chips (white, chocolate, peanut butter, etc.).
Coconut
Pecans
Dried Cranberries or Raisins
Blueberry Scones: Mix in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries.
Orange Scones: Replace vanilla with fresh orange juice and add 1 tsp of orange zest to the glaze.
Vegan Scones: Substitute vegan butter, vegan yogurt, flax egg, and replace heavy whipping cream with coconut milk.
Gluten-Free Scones: Substitute gluten free flour.
Make Ahead Instructions: The homemade scones dough can be made one day in advance. Prepare the recipe through step 5, cover, and refrigerate for up to one day.Dough Freezing Instructions: Cut dough into wedges and place them on a baking sheet. Loosely cover and place in the freezer for one hour. Once frozen, store scones in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.Baked Scones Freezing Instructions: Allow to cool completely then store in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. Thaw completely on the countertop and warm for 20 seconds in the microwave before eating.