Description
Delightful and flaky almond scones with a nutty flavor, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground almonds or almond meal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the egg, milk (or cream), and almond extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter.
- Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, allowing space between each one.
- Brush the tops with a mixture of beaten egg and a splash of milk for a shiny finish (optional).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, almond, breakfast, baking, homemade