These classic Julia Child Baking With Scones are buttery, tender, and slightly sweet, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Serve warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream!
Ingredients Needed
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup 170g unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup 240ml whole milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
How To Make Baking With Scones
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the butter: Use a pastry cutter or two knives to mix in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk milk and egg, then gradually stir into the flour mixture until just moistened.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5-6 times. Pat or roll into a ½-inch thick round.
- Cut and place on a baking sheet: Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Recipe Tips
- Use very cold butter: This keeps the scones flaky and light.
- Don’t overwork the dough: Over-kneading makes scones dense.
- Try buttermilk instead of milk: It adds extra tenderness and flavor.
- Brush with milk or egg wash: This gives a golden, shiny crust.
- Customize the flavor: Mix in chocolate chips, dried fruit, or citrus zest.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftover baking with scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Wrap leftover baking with scones tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Reheating: Warm leftover baking with scones in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or microwave for 20 seconds.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Potassium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 5g
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Julia Child Baking With Scones
Description
These classic Julia Child Baking With Scones are buttery, tender, and slightly sweet, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Serve warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the butter: Use a pastry cutter or two knives to mix in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk milk and egg, then gradually stir into the flour mixture until just moistened.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5-6 times. Pat or roll into a ½-inch thick round.
- Cut and place on a baking sheet: Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use very cold butter: This keeps the scones flaky and light.
- Don’t overwork the dough: Over-kneading makes scones dense.
- Try buttermilk instead of milk: It adds extra tenderness and flavor.
- Brush with milk or egg wash: This gives a golden, shiny crust.
- Customize the flavor:Mix in chocolate chips, dried fruit, or citrus zest.