Description
Sultana scones bring British baking charm straight to your kitchen with plump raisins nestled in buttery, crumbly dough. Warm from the oven and perfect with clotted cream, these classic treats promise comfort and delightful moments you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 350 grams (12.35 ounces) self-raising flour
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) sultanas
- 90 grams (3.17 ounces) butter (cold)
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) caster sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Liquid Ingredient:
- 150 milliliters (5.07 fluid ounces) plain yogurt (or milk/buttermilk)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 200°C (180°C fan) and cover a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients by sifting flour, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl, then incorporate cold butter using fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in sugar and sultanas, then gradually introduce yogurt while mixing to create a soft, cohesive dough.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately 2.3cm thickness.
- Use a circular cutter to shape 7cm rounds, carefully transferring each to the prepared baking tray.
- Gently brush the scone tops with liquid and sprinkle with additional sugar for a glossy, sweet finish.
- Slide tray into preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven and allow scones to rest briefly on a wire rack, ensuring they cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Chill butter thoroughly before rubbing into flour for maximum flakiness and lighter texture.
- Minimal handling of dough prevents tough scones; mix just until ingredients combine to keep them tender.
- Substitute plain yogurt with Greek yogurt for richer, more indulgent scones with slightly denser crumb.
- Use dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt and vegan butter for gluten-free and vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg