NEVER FAIL SCONES

Here’s a Never-Fail Scones recipe — simple, reliable, and great every time 🫖🥐
Crisp outside, soft and fluffy inside.

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Never-Fail Scones

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup cold butter, cubed

• 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • 400°F (205°C)

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients

   • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cut in butter

   • Use fingers or a pastry cutter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

4. Mix wet ingredients

   • Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla.

5. Combine

   • Gently stir wet ingredients into dry just until dough comes together.

   • Do not overmix.

6. Shape

   • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.

   • Pat into a 1-inch thick circle.

   • Cut into wedges or rounds.

7. Bake

   • Place on baking sheet.

   • Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.

8. Cool slightly & serve

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Why These Never Fail

✔ Cold butter = flaky texture
✔ High heat = good rise
✔ Minimal mixing = tender crumb

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Easy Add-Ins

• Chocolate chips

• Blueberries or raisins

• Lemon zest

• Cinnamon sugar on top

Serving Ideas

• Butter & jam

• Honey

• Whipped cream

If you want, I can give you a drop-scone version, glaze ideas, or make these savory (cheese & herb).