Vanilla Cream Scones
Tender vanilla cream scones are made with heavy cream—easy to bake and perfect with jam or lemon curd.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing
- Vanilla sugar or demerara (optional), for topping
Recommended Equipment
- Pastry brush https://amzn.to/4pGwU7M
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk or stir to blend ingredients. Combine the 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of cream and the vanilla extract in a small bowl or cup, then add the mixture to the dry ingredients.2 cups all-purpose flour | 2 1/2 tsp baking powder | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 1/3 cup granulated sugar | 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract | 1 cup plus 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 2 or 3 times, or just until it forms a soft dough. Avoid overworking the dough. Pat the dough into 2 circles about 3/4 inch thick. Brush them generously with melted butter, then sprinkle with vanilla sugar or demerara, if using. Cut each circle into 6 wedges.2 tbsp melted butter | Vanilla sugar or demerara (optional)
- Arrange the scones on the baking sheet and bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and the edges look set.
Tip: Use heavy cream, not milk or half-and-half, because the cream supplies much of the fat in this no-butter dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!