King arthur scones recipe

Cream Tea Scones Recipe

When you're checking out the breakfast options at your local bakery or coffee shop, scones are a given. Somewhere between biscuit and muffin — with a delicately crusty exterior, and tender, light crumb within — scones have become part of the morning ritual for many: grab your travel mug and a scone, and hit the road. Wedge-shaped or round, filled with chocolate, or even savory (bacon-cheddar, anyone?), scones are surprisingly simple to make — and irresistible.

We usually think of scones as sweet, not savory. But these rich, tender scones are packed with chunks of cheddar cheese and diced bacon, and accented with fresh chives. Serve them with soup or a salad for a satisfying meal.

Scones are the perfect blank canvas for a baker. Start with a good master recipe and the possibilities are endless. You can make customized scones in sweet or savory versions, oozing with cheese or filled with fresh herbs, studded with toasted nuts or gooey with chocolate.

These banana scones, formerly known as banoffee scones, embody the banana-toffee flavor combination made popular by a sweet English pie of the same name. Our salty-sweet toffee crunch add-in has inspired us to experiment with this duo of flavors, and this banana scone was one of our favorite ways to enjoy the pairing.

This is the ultimate base scone recipe I spent weeks perfecting! Flaky, buttery, and bakery-style with clear tips, step-by-step instructions, and tested adjustments for all your favorite add-ins—berries, chocolate, nuts, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, this go-to scone recipe gives you tall, tender results every single time.

These scones are the perfect start to your day or for a Sunday brunch. The secret is to freeze the dough before baking - you'll get the best knife cuts!

These tender scones are made by stacking two layers of dough with filling in between, creating scones where each bite includes a moist, tasty band of fruit preserves, caramel, sweetened cream cheese, or the filling of your choice — Nutella, perhaps?

Bakery-style scones made easy! This master recipe was tested for weeks and includes exact flour adjustments for add-ins like berries, chocolate, and more.

Yum C.S. Lewis once said, “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” I couldn’t agree more with this statement. There is something so very comforting about sipping a steaming...Read more