Best 6 Scones With Honey Butter Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of scones, a classic British pastry that has captured hearts for centuries. These delectable treats are characterized by their crumbly texture, slightly sweet flavor, and the perfect pairing of clotted cream and jam. Our collection of scone recipes offers a tantalizing array of flavors and variations, ensuring there's something for every palate. From the traditional plain scone to the indulgent blueberry and lemon scone, each recipe is crafted with precision and care, guiding you through the process of creating these timeless pastries in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you prefer a classic scone or a unique twist on this beloved treat, our recipes will provide you with the inspiration and expertise you need to create perfect scones every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HONEY SCONES



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Skip the sugar and enjoy these scones sweetened naturally with local honey. They're even better the next day, so great to make in advance for brunch!

Provided by Goodie Godmother

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
7 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1 tbsp squares
3/4 c heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F
  • Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
  • Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until it's well incorporated and you have pea-sized chunks.
  • Combine the heavy cream, honey, and vanilla extract in a measuring cup and pour into the mixing bowl.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to come together into a ball.
  • Transfer the shaggy mess and any unincorporated dry bits to a very lightly floured large cutting board or work surface. Knead briefly until it just comes together and shape into approximately an 8x8" square.
  • Cut into 8 2x2" squares and, and then cut those into triangles. Transfer to your baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-12 minutes until cooked through with light golden edges.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest on the pan 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool, or serve warm.

ALMOND CRUMB SCONES WITH HONEY BUTTER



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The next time you're hosting a brunch or want something special at breakfast, make these wonderful scones. They're soft and lightly sweet. Easy to make, they have a toasted almond aroma as they come out of the oven. Spread the honey butter on the scones when they're warm. It melts into the scone making them irresistible.

Provided by Jessica Silva

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

ALMOND STREUSEL
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 Tbsp cold butter
SCONES
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c chopped almonds, toasted
1/4 c sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c firm butter
1 egg
1/2 c half and half
HONEY BUTTER
1 stick butter, softened
3 Tbsp honey

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, mix 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the finely chopped almonds. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter, using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, and salt.
  • 3. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using a pastry blender, until particles resemble fine crumbs.
  • 4. Stir in chopped almonds.
  • 5. Stir in egg and just enough half-and-half until dough leaves side of the bowl and forms a ball.
  • 6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat.
  • 7. Knead lightly 10 times.
  • 8. Pat or roll into 9-inch round on ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • 9. Sprinkle with streusel.
  • 10. Press lightly into dough.
  • 11. Cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
  • 12. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 13. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; carefully separate wedges. Serve warm with Honey Butter.
  • 14. For the Honey Butter: Whip honey and butter together in a stand mixer or with a handheld electric mixer until light and fluffy.

SCONES WITH HONEY BUTTER



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This is a Tyler's Ultimate recipe (with some minor tweaks for my taste) for berry scones, but the basic recipe is an absolutely perfect jumping off point for any flavor scone. Instead of berries (for example, when they are out of season) I make chocolate chunk orange scones by adding chocolate and orange juice and zest as the final step.

Provided by yellow_apple30

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 6 scones, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pint heavy cream
1 orange zest
1/4 cup honey
1 pinch salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/8 cup cold cubed unsalted butter
1 cup fresh berries
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • For the buttermilk and honey butter: combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and turn on high. The liquid will slosh, whip, and then separate after 4 minutes. When the mixture separates, stop processing and strain out the buttermilk--there should be exactly 3/4 cup, which is what you need for the scones. Strain out the butter and squeeze dry.
  • For the scones: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a food processor bowl add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add cold butter cubes and pulse until you have a texture of coarse bread crumbs.
  • Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Toss berries (which have been washed and dried thoroughly) in a small amount of flour and add them to the mixture.
  • Add the buttermilk and either toss with a fork or fold with a spatula to incorporate the berries without smashing them. Mix to combine, but don't over mix.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, paint the tops of each scone lightly with buttermilk or a bit of milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake until golden brown, and nice and puffy, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve warm with orange honey butter.
  • Notes: if you are making a scone with juice, add that after you do the buttermilk step. When I use fresh fruit juice, I don't put any sugar in the dough recipe because I think it makes it too sweet. You want to stick with small to medium scones here. Large ones will be too dark outside and under cooked inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.8, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 140.4, Sodium 773.1, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.6, Protein 7.1

BERRY SCONES WITH ORANGE HONEY BUTTER



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 large scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 quart heavy cream
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup honey
Pinch salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling scones
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 1/2 cups fresh mixed berries (e.g. blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), washed and dried
3/4 cup buttermilk, (leftover from orange butter), plus more to brush scones

Steps:

  • You can do this the old fashioned way and add ingredients to a mason jar, cover with the lid and shake vigorously for 10 minutes, or you can use the food processor.
  • In a food processor bowl add all the ingredients and turn on high. The liquid will slosh, whip and then separate after about 4 minutes. When the mixture separates, (these are the butter solids and buttermilk), stop processing and strain out the buttermilk - there will be just under a cup. Reserve the buttermilk to make the scones. Strain out the butter and squeeze dry. Work the butter a couple of times to bring it together to form a nice ball. Refrigerate butter until ready to use.
  • For the scones:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a food processor bowl add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until you have the texture of coarse bread crumbs. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, then add 3/4 cup of buttermilk and stir to combine. As it comes together add berries and fold dough to incorporate berries but not break them up too much.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment lined sheet pan. Using a pastry brush, paint the tops of each scone lightly with buttermilk and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake until golden brown, and nice and puffy, about 17 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack.
  • Serve warm with the Orange Honey Butter.

CHEDDAR SCONES WITH HAM AND HONEY-MUSTARD BUTTER



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Pork     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Easter     Cheddar     Pastry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes about 24 small sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 13

For scones
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter
6 ounces coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
3 tablespoons honey
6 large soft-leafed lettuce leaves such as Bibb
1/2 pound very thinly sliced cooked ham (preferably Black Forest)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. and butter a large baking sheet.
  • Make scones:
  • Into a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into small bits and with your fingertips or a pastry blender blend into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal. With a fork stir in Cheddar. Add milk and cream, stirring until just combined. Transfer mixture to a floured surface and with floured hands knead until it forms a dough. Roll out dough into a 12-inch round (about 1/2 inch thick). Using a 2-inch fluted round cutter cut out scones and arrange about 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet. Gather and gently reroll scraps. Cut out more scones and arrange on baking sheet.
  • Bake scones in middle of oven until pale golden, about 12 minutes, and transfer to a rack to cool. Scones may be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
  • In a small bowl stir together butter, mustard and honey. Tear each lettuce leaf into 4 pieces. Split scones and spread each split side with honey-mustard butter. Make sandwiches with scones, lettuce, and folded slices of ham.

BED AND BREAKFAST SPICED PUMPKIN SCONES WITH HONEY BUTTER



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Gorgeous spiced pumpkin scones with honey butter - what a treat for the tea-time table during autumn and winter. I have made these twice now and love the combination of the honey butter with the scones, although they are also delicious with plain unsalted butter. This recipe came from an Australian "Olive" magazine that was sent to me, apparently, Queensland is famous for its blue pumpkins where this recipe originates from - I added the spices as well as the honey butter! A wonderful recipe for the cooler months, but as it uses tinned or frozen pumpkin, these can be made all year around. If you don't want to serve these with the honey butter, just split them whilst warm and spread with normal butter or cream. Mixed spice is a British spice mixture, I have a recipe for this on RZ: Recipe #266688

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 6 Pumpkin Scones, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons softened butter
4 tablespoons caster sugar
1 egg
250 g pumpkin puree (canned, frozen or fresh)
4 tablespoons milk
1 -2 teaspoon mixed spice (If no mixed spice is available, use a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.)
250 g self raising flour
2 tablespoons milk
75 g fresh unsalted butter, softened
4 -6 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 C / Gas 6. Lightly grease a baking tray.
  • Cream together butter and sugar, then beat in egg, pumpkin puree and 4 tablespoons milk until smooth. Add the mixed spice to the pumpkin mixture, taste and adjust the spices to taste. Stir in flour until a dough forms, then knead a few times on a well floured surface until the dough holds together. Add more flour if dough is too wet or sticky.
  • Press the dough into a flat circle 1 to 1.5cm thick. Cut into 6 wedges, place onto greased baking tray, and brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of milk.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and bottom, 10 to 15 minutes. Once done, wrap scones with a clean tea towel and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving with the honey butter.
  • Honey Butter: Mix the butter and honey together, adding the honey a spoon at a time until the right consistency is achieved. Mix well. Best served fresh with the pumpkin scones.

Tips:

  • Use very cold butter and cream. This will help to create flaky layers in the scones.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to develop the flavor and texture of the scones.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
  • Serve the scones warm with honey butter or your favorite jam.

Conclusion:

Scones are a delicious and versatile breakfast or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of flavors. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create delicious scones that will be sure to impress your friends and family.

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