Description
Delightful egg-free scones bring British baking magic to your kitchen with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Buttery, crumbly pastries emerge golden and tender, promising sweet or savory satisfaction for scone enthusiasts and breakfast lovers seeking simple culinary pleasures.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold vegan butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins/Toppings:
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cut cold vegan butter or coconut oil into small cubes and incorporate into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Gently fold in dried fruit, distributing evenly throughout the mixture without overmixing.
- Pour non-dairy milk and vanilla extract into the crumbly mixture, stirring carefully until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 2-3 times to bring the dough together without overworking.
- Pat the dough into a circular shape approximately 1-inch thick and cut into 8 wedges using a sharp knife.
- Arrange scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even baking.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top of each scone for a delightful caramelized crunch.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown and the surface appears lightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving to allow proper setting.
Notes
- Maintain cold ingredients for the flakiest, most tender scones by chilling butter and non-dairy milk before mixing.
- Handle dough minimally to prevent developing gluten, which can result in tough, dense scones with less delicate texture.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or different dried fruits to customize flavor profiles and add exciting variety.
- Create a dairy-free glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a splash of non-dairy milk and drizzling over cooled scones for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg