Best 4 Best Ever Gluten Free Scones Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful gluten-free experience with our carefully curated collection of scone recipes. These delectable treats are not only free from gluten but also boast a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic plain scones to savory cheese and herb scones, and even sweet and fruity scones, our recipes cater to every palate. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with wholesome ingredients, ensuring a perfect balance of crumbly texture and tender crumb. Whether you prefer a traditional scone or a unique twist, our recipes will guide you through the baking process with ease. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful gluten-free scone-baking journey!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BEST GLUTEN FREE SCONE RECIPE WITH BUTTERMILK



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The BEST Gluten Free Scone Recipe will make scones which are soft, moist and fluffy AND stay fresh. Moistened with buttermilk, this recipe takes the gluten free scone to a better level...

Provided by Gluten Free Alchemist - Kate Dowse

Categories     Afternoon Tea     Bread     Sweet Treats     Tea Time

Time 48m

Number Of Ingredients 11

320 g plain gluten free flour blend (GFA Rice Free Blend B see NOTES)
2 tsp xanthan gum
pinch fine sea salt
50 g ground almonds
1 tbsp GF baking powder
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
90 g unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
30 g caster sugar
1 large egg (beaten - UK large (Canadian 'Extra Large'; Australian 'Jumbo'; and US 'Extra or Very Large'))
284 ml buttermilk (1 pot UK)
a beaten egg mixed with a little milk for glazing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 C/400 F/Gas 6. Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper and set aside.
  • Weigh and mix together the flour, xanthan gum, salt, almonds, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda until well-blended (I weigh mine into an airtight container and shake vigorously).
  • In a large bowl, rub the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add the sugar and stir through.
  • Make a well in the centre and add the beaten egg and buttermilk.
  • Using a flat-bladed knife, mix the wet ingredients into the dry, until it clumps together. Continue to mix until it comes together as a very sticky dough. If it looks like the dough is too dry, then add a little milk.
  • Lay a large piece of baking paper on the work surface and sprinkle liberally with gluten free flour/tapioca starch.
  • Flour your hands well and gently bring the dough together. It should be quite wet.
  • Tip the dough out onto the floured baking paper, sprinkle a little more flour on the top and lay a further piece of baking paper over.
  • Gently roll out the dough between the paper to a depth of about 4 cm.
  • Use a round/fluted cookie cutter (I used a large one 3 inches/7 cm) to cut rounds from the dough and carefully transfer to the lined baking sheets.
  • Bring any remaining dough gently together (trying not to over-work) and repeat the rolling and cutting process, until all the dough has been used and transferred to the baking sheets.
  • Beat an additional egg with a little milk and brush the top of each scone with the egg-wash to glaze.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until well-risen, firm and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Eat warm or cold, with butter and/or jam and/or cream. Store the scones in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days if necessary. If it is very hot, store in the fridge after a day and 'refresh' in the microwave for a few seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5.6 g, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Sodium 308.1 mg, Fiber 3.9 g, Sugar 5.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GLUTEN FREE SCONES



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A simple gluten free scone recipe with an easy strawberry jam to enjoy on the side. Perfect for a gluten free cream tea - cream first! Add a large handful or two of sultanas to turn these into gluten free fruit scones.

Provided by Sarah Howells

Categories     Baking

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

300 g gluten free self-raising flour, (plus extra for dusting)
50 g golden caster sugar
50 g unsalted butter, (cut into cubes)
1 large egg
100 ml semi-skimmed milk, (plus extra for brushing)
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
350 g strawberries, (hulled and halved)
200 g caster sugar
1 lemon (juice only)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200'C and line a baking tray with a sheet of baking paper. Set aside while you make the scone mix.
  • Add the butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and sift in the gluten free flour, baking powder and xantham gum. Using your fingers, rub the mix together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add the milk to a jug and then crack in an egg and beat lightly until combined. Pour into the flour mix and use a wooden spoon to bring the mix together. As soon as it comes together as a dough, lightly flour the worktop and turn it out.
  • Knead the dough a couple of times to bring it together (you don't want to over-knead) then use your hands to bring the dough into a circle. Flatten using your hands (or a rolling pin) to approx 3cm thick. Using a 5cm fluted cutter, cut out 12 circles from the dough. When you run out, just roughly bring the leftovers together and flatten again - don't keep kneading in between, it doesn't matter if they're a bit rustic!
  • Place the circles on the lined baking tray with a 2cm gap between them. Brush each scone with a little milk. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until golden on top. Cool on a rack before serving. These are best served fresh and warm, approx 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven.
  • Add the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar to a pan and place on a low heat. Bring to the boil and allow to boil steadily for 10-15 minutes until the jam is set. To test it, spoon out a tiny bit of the jam onto a cold plate and leave for a minute. If you can push it with your finger and it doesn't flood back, it's ready. Once cooked, leave to cool for 15 minutes before placing in a sterilised, airtight jar ready for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 grams carbohydrates, Protein 2 grams protein, ServingSize 12 scones

GLUTEN-FREE SCONES



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Cater for guests intolerant to gluten with these easy scones. Add sultanas if you like and serve with oodles of jam and clotted cream

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g gluten free self-raising flour
½ tsp fine salt
1 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
50g caster sugar
40g cold butter , cubed
75ml whole milk
1 large egg and 1 egg yolk
50g sultanas (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, salt, xanthan gum, baking powder and sugar together in a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until you have fine breadcrumbs. You can also do this by gradually pulsing the mixture in a food processor until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Whisk together the milk and whole egg and gradually mix into the flour mixture with your hands until you have a smooth dough. Mix in the sultanas, if using. Knead briefly to come together into a ball.
  • Gently roll out the scone dough until 2cm thick. Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment and chill for 30 mins to firm up the dough - this makes them easier to cut out.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and, using a 5cm cutter, cut out 6-8 scones (press the offcuts together and re-roll when you need to). Put the scones upside down (this will mean you get a neater top when baked) onto another baking tray lined with baking parchment, spread 2cm apart.
  • Whisk the egg yolk and evenly brush the tops of the scones, making sure that the egg wash doesn't run down the sides of the scones otherwise they will rise unevenly. Put the scones on a tray and transfer to the freezer for 15 mins. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Remove the scones from the freezer and brush the tops with the beaten egg again, then bake for 12-15 mins until golden brown. Eat just warm or cold, generously topped with jam and cream, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium

BEST EVER GLUTEN FREE SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Egg     Breakfast     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour (suggested: either King Arthur OR 6pts SUPERfine Brown Rice Flour + 2 parts Potato Starch + 1 part Tapioca Starch)
scant 1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter
3/4 cup additions (suggested: dried cherries, crystallized ginger, fresh blueberries, cinnamon chips or white chocolate chips)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup cold milk (2%)
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking sheet (or line with parchment). Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt. Work in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly with pea-sized or just larger bits of butter remaining. Gently stir in the additions. Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla until frothy.Add to the dry ingredients, stirring until well blended. The dough should be cohesive and very sticky. Place on a gf floured surface. Pat out to about 1 in. thick (do not attempt to roll out - the dough will be too sticky for this and adding more flour will only create a dry, dense, result) . Use a biscuit cutter to cut into circles and place onto prepared pan. Lightly brush milk on top of the scones and sprinkle with sparkling sugar if desired. Place baking sheet, uncovered, in the freezer for 15 minutes. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. For scones, a blend that includes almond flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch works well.
  • Use cold butter. Cold butter will help to create flaky scones. Cut the butter into small pieces and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the scones tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help to firm up the butter and make the scones less likely to spread in the oven.
  • Bake the scones at a high temperature. A high temperature will help to create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
  • Don't overbake the scones. Overbaking the scones will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the scones just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

These gluten-free scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make gluten-free scones that are just as good as the traditional kind. So next time you're craving a scone, don't let your gluten-free diet stop you. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious, homemade scone.

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