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Easy Scones Recipe

31 minutes
By: Pamela Reed
Posted:5/21/19
Updated:3/14/25
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You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

Easy Homemade Scones Recipe

I’m all about recipes that are easy and delicious, and that’s why I wanted to share this easy scones recipe with you!  From start to end (including baking time) you can have scones ready to eat in 30 minutes! Now that is easy!

Homemade scones have been on my “must conquer” recipe list for quite some time.  Making the perfect scone is hard and I usually was left with something that was dense and cake-like and not crumbly and light, how scones should be.  But no more – homemade scones, I did it! 

I’m in love with this easy scones recipe so much that I worry I’m going to be making these at least twice a week because they’ve become my new favorite afternoon snack served with tea or a chai latte.   Make sure to serve them warm with clotted cream or apricot jam!  If you want to add fruit to them, you can totally can, just read my FAQ below for help.  Enjoy!

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

Secret to making scones crumbly

There is a secret ingredient in these scones.  Ok, maybe it’s not a secret because I’m about to tell you.

It’s sour cream! The sour cream is going to help make them feel light and crumbly, everything a good scone should be.

Scone Ingredients

What are scones made of?

Here’s all the ingredients you’ll need to make scones:

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • butter
  • sour cream
  • egg

I love that the ingredients are all so basic that you probably already have everything in your kitchen!  Now it’s time to make them!

How to Make Scones

Making the scones in the food processor couldn’t be easier.  Once you mix up your dry ingredients add in your 1/2 cup of butter.  I cut my butter into smaller pieces as the food processor will handle them better this way.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

As you can see the batter is already looking crumbly once that butter is pulsed.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

Now add in the sour cream and egg.  Pulse until a dough forms.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

The dough is going to be really sticky and that’s exactly what we want.  To make it easier to handle add some flour to your hands.  Put some more flour on a flat surface and place your dough on top.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

Using your hands gently press the dough into a 8 inch circle, about 3/4 inch deep.  You don’t need to use a rolling pin for this, just use your  hands.  If your hands are sticking to the dough, add flour to them.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

Now cut your dough into triangles. I cut mine into 8 big scones but you could cut it into 16 smaller ones if you like.  If you find your knife is sticking when cutting, dip the knife in flour (do you see a reoccurring event here?).|

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

Put your scones on parchment paper lined cookie sheet or silicone baking sheets.  Sprinkle some additional sugar on top.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

Once they’re done baking (about 16 minutes) let them cool for a couple minutes and immediately serve warm.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

I love serving them with DIY clotted cream and jam, alongside a pot of English tea.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

FAQ Scone Questions:

Do I need a food processor to make scones?

In theory, no, but it makes the scones much easier to make and gives them their signature crumbly scone texture.  If you don’t have a food processor you can mix by hand but just make sure you really get that butter to a crumbly coarse texture. To do this you might want to try grating the butter separately to get it crumbly.  I

n general I think a food processor is a kitchen must have and once you have one you will quickly be using it a few times a week and wonder how you lived without it.

Does my butter need to be chilled for scones?

Yes, the butter should be chilled or frozen.  Using room temperature butter will not result in crumbly scones.

Can I add raisins, chocolate chips or berries to my scones?

Absolutely.  After making the dough add 1/2 cups of preferred add-in (I love raspberries) and stir them to combine with a wooden spoon. DO NOT PULSE IN FOOD PROCESSOR WITH ADD-INS!

Do I have to use sour cream for scones?

Yes!  Sour cream is going to make them extra soft.    If you’re worried about them having a sour cream taste don’t worry – they don’t (and this comes from a girl who doesn’t like sour cream!).

How many servings does this recipe make?

I like to cut my dough into 8 big scones, but you could easily cut it into 16 smaller scones.

What is clotted cream? 

Clotted cream is made by slowly cooking heavy cream for many hours until it thickens up.   Many recipes require lots of time, but I made a 5 minute clotted cream recipe that you must try.

Clotted cream is life changing and whenever possible your scones should be enjoyed with it. It’s a rich, cream spread – kinda similar to butter but thicker and more sweet.  It’s kinda a butter/ice cream mixture if that makes sense at all.  

Can I put icing on top of scones?

You sure can but I’d recommend using a light icing if you do.   In my opinion clotted cream and jam are so much better on scones than icing.

You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

Other recipes you might like:

Chocolate Chip Scones
Blueberry Scones
Blueberry Buckle Cake
Mini Banana Muffins
Birthday Cake Muffins

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You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 
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You only need one bowl for this Easy Scones Recipe! The secret to this homemade recipe is sour cream which makes light scones!  Serve these crumbly English soft scones with clotted cream, jam and tea!  You can add blueberry or raspberry to them to make them berry flavored! 

By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes minutes
Total Time 31 minutes minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter chilled, cut up
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a food processor pulse flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add butter, continue to pulse. Add sour cream and egg to food processor and continue to pulse until batter becomes coarse.
  • Remove the batter from food processor and place on floured surface. The batter will be very sticky – don’t be alarmed! Pat it flat (gently) with your fingers to a 8 inch circle, around 3/4 inch thick. Cut the dough with a knife into triangle shaped scones. (Tip: Dipping a knife in flour will help you cut them without sticking) Place scones on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and sprinkle a little bit of additional sugar on top of each one.
  • Bake for 16-17 minutes or until they are golden browned. Serve warm with jam, clotted cream and tea. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 215kcal (11%)
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: easy scones recipe
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  1. Sue says

    July 30, 2023 at 1:01 pm

    I liked this recipe better than the other blueberry scones. These are so light and delicious. I added blueberries from the yard. Yum

    Reply
  2. elizabeth says

    May 3, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    do you have a sour cream tea biscuits repeat

    Reply
  3. Bert11229 says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:25 am

    This is a wonderful recipe! I added a hefty spoon of cinnamon and a little extra sugar. I appreciate your clear, concise instructions. Will be making this again and again. Thank You.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 15, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      So happy to hear you liked these scones! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Bianca says

    May 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm

    Doubled the recipe and made them for a church breakfast, they were a big hit and everyone was asking me for the recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Mikela kalyoti says

    October 8, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Wow love it am so doing this for my home economics practical

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 8, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Enjoy the scones Mikela!

      Reply
  6. Sammi Ricke says

    March 21, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Absolutely lovely recipe! I can’t wait to try them. 🙂 YUM!

    Reply
  7. Kimm at Reinvented says

    March 6, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    I have never made scones. Those look too good to not give it a shot.
    Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
  8. Audrey says

    February 28, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Scones are a favorite in my house. So simple and so delightful.

    Thanks for partying with us on #TastyTuesdays

    Reply
  9. Kim~madeinaday says

    February 28, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Oh I love scones and I like the Q & A in this post. Clarifies a lot when you start guessing a recipe. Sharing oN G+ Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
    Kim

    Reply
  10. Debra Eliotseats says

    February 25, 2017 at 9:58 am

    I could not survive without my food processor! Must make these soon!

    Reply
  11. Cakespy says

    February 25, 2017 at 7:44 am

    Simple perfection. LOVE plain scones, even better than their flavored counterparts! They’re like cousins to my other favorite, the mighty biscuit.

    Reply
  12. Debbie - Mountain Mama says

    February 23, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    Ok this is totally NOT going to help me in my weight watchers journey but I’m pinning for the future!! I have never been able to make a good scone, so this is exciting!

    Reply
  13. grace says

    February 23, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    i didn’t like scones until i had my first taste of one in ireland. who knew they could be SO good and moist and flavorful?! i hadn’t experienced that here in america. i ate a lot of scones over there. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    February 22, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    I come from the place that cream teas were invented and yet I have not perfected scones, my mum makes them great but mine are always rubbish. I can’t wait to try your recipe.

    Reply
  15. Monica says

    February 22, 2017 at 10:53 am

    I too have been trying again and again to make scones with no luck but your step by step makes it look easy. This will be on my to do list this weekend!!

    Reply
  16. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    February 22, 2017 at 1:38 am

    They look so springy and delicious! Love your pretty tea set too.

    Reply
  17. Sues says

    February 21, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    There’s nothing quite like a good scone with a “spot” or tea! Clearly, I need to try my hand at clotted cream, too!

    Reply

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