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Vanilla Almond Scones Recipe

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These vanilla almond scones are tender, buttery, and lightly sweet with a delicate almond flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea, they’re finished with sliced almonds and a vanilla glaze for an elegant bakery-style treat that’s easy to make at home.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones

Ingredients

Scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Vanilla Glaze (Optional)

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This helps create a flaky texture.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and well combined.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and tough scones.
  6. Fold in Almonds: Fold the sliced almonds into the dough carefully to distribute the nuts evenly without overworking the dough.
  7. Shape Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently shape it into a 1-inch thick disc, which will help with uniform baking.
  8. Cut and Arrange: Cut the disc into 8 wedges and place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until the scones are lightly golden on top and cooked through.
  10. Cool and Glaze: Allow the scones to cool slightly. If desired, drizzle them with the vanilla glaze made by whisking powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Notes

  • Keep the butter as cold as possible to ensure the scones have a flaky, tender texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to prevent the scones from becoming dense and tough.
  • Scones are best enjoyed the day they’re baked for optimal freshness and texture.
  • You can freeze unbaked scone wedges for up to 2 months; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast / Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://dishestocook.com/vanilla-almond-scones-recipe/