World's Best Scones! From Scotland to the Savoy to the U.S.

This is the best scone recipe! The addition of sour cream gives these a tender crumb. Serve them with clotted cream, butter, and a selection of jams.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup dried currants

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Make the scones: Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or by rubbing between fingers until lumps are the size of peas. Stir in currants.

Step 3

Whisk milk and sour cream together in a measuring cup; gently stir into flour mixture until dough is moistened, being careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 4

With floured hands, pat dough into 2- to 3-inch diameter balls. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten lightly. Scones should slightly touch each other.

Step 5

Make the egg wash: Whisk egg and milk together. Brush the tops of scones with egg wash and let them rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.