Ina Garten Scones Recipe

Ina Garten Scones Recipe

A warm scone is one of the best things to eat. This Ina Garten Scones Recipe is soft, buttery, and full of flavor.

Ina Garten is a famous cook who makes simple food taste amazing. These scones are great for breakfast, brunch, or with tea.

You don’t need to be a pro to bake them. With just a few ingredients, you can make these at home. This Ina Garten Scones Recipe is easy to follow.

Let’s get started and bake some soft, golden scones that everyone will love.

When I First Tried This Recipe

I first tasted the Ina Garten Scones Recipe at a friend’s brunch. They were warm, soft, and buttery. I had to get the recipe. Now I make them all the time for my family.

Ina Garten Scones

Tools You’ll Need

  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork or pastry cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin (optional)
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ pound cold butter (cut into small cubes)
  • 4 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1 egg (for brushing on top)
  • Optional: 1 cup dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries)

Steps to Make the Scones

  1. Heat oven to 400°F
  2. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl
  4. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly
  5. In another bowl, mix eggs and cream
  6. Add wet mix to the dry mix
  7. Mix gently until combined
  8. Add dried fruit if using
  9. Put dough on a floured table
  10. Press it into a circle, about 1 inch thick
  11. Cut into triangles or use a round cutter
  12. Place on baking sheet and brush with egg
  13. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown
  14. Cool on a rack and enjoy warm

Helpful Tips

  1. Use cold butter for best results
  2. Don’t mix the dough too much
  3. You can freeze extra dough for later
  4. Try buttermilk instead of cream for a different taste
  5. Egg wash makes the top shiny and golden

What to Eat with Ina Garten Scones Recipe

Clotted Cream and Jam
This is a classic. The cream is rich, and the jam is sweet.

Fresh Berries
Add a small bowl of strawberries or blueberries on the side.

Tea or Coffee
A hot drink goes great with these soft scones.

Conclusion

The Ina Garten Scones Recipe is simple and tasty. You can make it fast and serve it for any occasion. Your kitchen will smell amazing.

Your family and friends will love it. Try it once, and you’ll want to make it again.

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Ina Garten Scones Recipe

Ina Garten Scones Recipe

A warm scone is one of the best things to eat. This Ina Garten Scones Recipe is soft, buttery, and full of flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Fork or pastry cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin (optional)
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ pound cold butter cut into small cubes
  • 4 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1 egg for brushing on top
  • Optional: 1 cup dried fruit like raisins or cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 400°F
  • Cover baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl
  • Add cold butter and mix until crumbly
  • In another bowl, mix eggs and cream
  • Add wet mix to the dry mix
  • Mix gently until combined
  • Add dried fruit if using
  • Put dough on a floured table
  • Press it into a circle, about 1 inch thick
  • Cut into triangles or use a round cutter
  • Place on baking sheet and brush with egg
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown
  • Cool on a rack and enjoy warm

Notes

  1. Use cold butter for best results
  2. Don’t mix the dough too much
  3. You can freeze extra dough for later
  4. Try buttermilk instead of cream for a different taste
  5. Egg wash makes the top shiny and golden
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