Cinnamon Scones
This Cinnamon Scones recipe creates buttery, tender scones with warm cinnamon flavor and a lightly crisp golden top. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- Pastry cutter or fork
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)
- Extra sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Fold in raisins or currants if using.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly until it forms a ball.
- Pat dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into wedges.
- Place scones on baking sheet, brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Keep butter cold for flaky texture.
Do not overmix the dough to avoid dense scones.
Scones freeze well for up to 3 months.
Reheat in oven for best texture.
Do not overmix the dough to avoid dense scones.
Scones freeze well for up to 3 months.
Reheat in oven for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 320IUCalcium: 140mgIron: 1.8mg