My favorite vanilla bean scones recipe

Around 3 times a week, my kids ask for these scones for breakfast. So i make them and then within an hour they are all gone! I have to hide one for my husband.

These are so soft and flaky and they melt in your mouth.

I love this scones because not only do they look impressive, they make great gifts, and they are also perfect for your farmstand. I always said that if i could make one recipe to sell, it would be these because they come out perfect every time!

There is something so comforting about baking at home, it is almost like a form of meditation for me. Scones are one of those timeless baked goods that are simple and special. I have been known to throw them together when company is coming over on short notice.

You will love this recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 and a half cups of all purpose flour

• 2 tbsp of sugar

• 2 tsp of baking powder

• Half a tsp of salt

• Half a cup of cold butter

• 1 large egg

• 1/3 cup of heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Seeds from one vanilla bean pod

  For the glaze:

• 1 cup of icing sugar

• 2 tsp milk

• vanilla been seeds

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to make the scones

• Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

  Step one:

Mix the dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:

• flour

• sugar

• baking powder

• salt

Step two:

Add the cold butter

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your finger tips, gently work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This is what gives the scones its flaky texture.

Step three:

Prepare the wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

• heavy cream

• egg

• vanilla extract

• vanilla bean seeds

To remove seeds from a vanilla bean pod. Split the bean lengthwise with a knife, and scrape out the seeds.

Step four

Combine the wet to the dry ingredients until you form a dough. I like to start this with a fork and then once combined, i use my hands to make sure they are combined well. Be careful not to overmix, the dough should look slightly shaggy but hold together when pressed.

Step five

Shape the scones

Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it.

Pat the dough into a circle, about 1 inch thick and then cut it into 8 wedges. I like to use a pizza cutter for the easiest way to do this.

Place each wedge onto your prepared baking sheet.

Step six

Bake the scones

Bake for around 15 - 18 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden.

While they are baking prepare the glaze.

Simply combine the glaze ingredients until forms a runny paste. You can add more milk if the mixture is too thick or more icing sugar if it is too runny.

Lightly drizzle the glaze onto cooled scones.

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