10 Sweet and Savory Scone Recipes (2024)

Scones are tender, buttery, and flakey pastries. Thanks to their simple structure, they are versatile and can be sweet and savory. Sweet scones are perfect alongside coffee or tea, while savory scones are a delicious accompaniment to soup or even breakfast. Within this post, you will find 10 Sweet and Savory Scone Recipes. Recipes include fruit, cheese, fresh herbs, nuts, and chocolate.

Contrary to what you may think, making scones from scratch is easy and rewarding. Scones can be eaten any time of day. The dough's high-fat cream and butter are a blank slate for an added sweet and savory flavor. The baking process is quick and straightforward using the "biscuit mixing" method.

If you want to make some scones, check out the list below. There are both sweet and savory options. I chose a variety of flavors so that there is something for everyone. All recipes include staple ingredients and are all made through a simple baking process. I am sure you will find the recipe you are looking for! See all of our Scones for the full list@

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The "Biscuit Mixing" Method

While it may sound intimidating, the biscuit mixing method is easy. There is little mixing required and generally few ingredients.

First, you combine the dry ingredients. This includes flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. You then "cut in" the butter. This process can be done by hand with a pastry blender (which I prefer) or in a food processor. Next, you add the inclusions. And then, finally, you add the liquid (cream or milk, sometimes eggs). To form a dough, gently knead the mixture until it appears to have a doughy appearance, do not over-mix. Cut or portion the dough as desired. For best results, chill the portioned scone dough before baking. Always brush the dough with cream or egg wash and then bake.

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What is the secret to a good scone?

A good scone has a soft, moist interior and a golden-brown exterior. The texture should be tender and flakey, with a crumb. It should not be burdensome or bread-like.

What is the difference between a scone and a biscuit?

While similar in texture and made with the same mixing method, scones and biscuits are slightly different. Primarily, you will find differences in the quantity of the ingredients (think sugar and butter). Scones are generally made with cream and more sugar and often include eggs. WAt the same time, biscuits have more butter and less sugar and are typically made with buttermilk. Additionally, you are much more likely to see a sweet scone and a savory biscuit.

10 Sweet and Savory Scone Recipes

Here is a compilation of some of the best {in my opinion} scone recipes, both sweet and savory. All but one of these recipes is egg-free. (Use heavy cream instead of egg wash.)

1) Lemon Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

You will want to add this blueberry lemon scone recipe to your recipe book. These scones have the perfect flavor balance of sweet and tart.—pockets of fresh blueberries throughout the scone and a hint of lemon in every bite. The lemon glaze is the piece de resistance.

These chocolate chip scones have a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the multitude of semi-sweet chocolate chips within the dough. This simple recipe uses common ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. These scones are great for everyday baking!

Try this savory lemon rosemary scone which is simply delicious! Lemon pairs with rosemary for a fragrant-flavored scone. These are delicious on their own or alongside a meal. The unique flavor profile makes this recipe one that you need to try!

4) Brown Sugar Pecan Scones

One of the most popular recipes on this blog is this one. These brown sugar pecan scones are undeniably good! The tender, flakey dough contains pecans and a brown sugar flavor. The baked scones are garnished with an irresistible brown sugar icing. This is one you need to try!

These tender feta cheese-filled scones have flecks of fresh dill throughout. Dill scones are delicious slathered in butter or served alongside a bowl of hot soup. You will love these buttery, tangy scones.

These apple cinnamon scones with caramel glaze are packed with pecans and fresh apple pieces. Thanks to the cinnamon sugar glaze on top (which tastes like caramel), these tender pastries taste like apple donuts. Enjoy one with coffee or tea!

You will love these raspberry white chocolate scones if you enjoy the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Delightfully sweet and buttery, these scones are delicious and beautiful to look at too! The white chocolate garnish puts these above the rest!

You could put feta in almost any savory dish, which would be delicious. The same goes for these feta scones. The scones are flecked with dill and chives, which adds significant flavor. The feta melts into pockets throughout the dough, resulting in an irresistibly good savory scone.

Tart, sweet, and buttery, these almond raspberry scones are delicious Raspberry scones with almond icing. Does it get much better? Pair one with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon snack. Or serve these at your next brunch!

One of my personal favorites, cheddar chive scones, is utterly irresistible. Cheddar cheese melts into these scones, while the chives bring a subtle bite. They are delicious with soup or, on their own, slathered in butter. These are the BEST savory scones!

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10 Sweet and Savory Scone Recipes (2024)

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What to avoid when making scones? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Scones

Using anything but cold ingredients. The secret to the flakiest scones is to start with cold ingredients — cold butter, cold eggs, and cold cream. ...
Only using all-purpose flour. ...
Overmixing the dough. ...
Not chilling the dough before baking. ...
Baking them ahead of time.

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Are scones sweet or savory? ›

British scones are often lightly sweetened, but may also be savoury. They frequently include raisins, currants, cheese or dates.

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What is better for scones buttermilk or heavy cream? ›

Heavy Cream or Buttermilk: For the best tasting pastries, stick with a thick liquid such as heavy cream or buttermilk. I usually use heavy cream, but if you want a slightly tangy flavor, use buttermilk.

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Is it better to make scones with butter or oil? ›

For example, if you substitute oil for butter or margarine, you can significantly reduce the amount of saturated fat in your baked goods. This streamlined recipe for Light Scones uses just 3 tablespoons of canola oil, which contains a fraction of the saturated fat found in butter or margarine.

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Should you chill scone dough before baking? ›

Keep scones cold before putting them in the oven: For best results, chill the mixture in the fridge before baking, this will help to stiffen up the butter again, which will stop your scones from slumping as soon as they hit the oven's heat.

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What type of flour is best for scones? ›

Use all-purpose flour for a higher rising scone that holds its shape nicely, both in and out of the oven. To make more delicate, lower-rising, cake-like scones, substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour. Reduce the liquid in the recipe by 1 to 2 tablespoons, using just enough to bring the dough together.

How long should you rest scones before baking? ›

Recipes for scones sometimes provide a make-ahead option that involves refrigerating the dough overnight so it can simply be shaped and then popped into the oven the next day. But now we've found that resting the dough overnight has another benefit: It makes for more symmetrical and attractive pastries.

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How do you make scones rise higher? ›

To ensure taller scones, start with a thicker dough disc and place the scones on a tray with sides, allowing them to slightly touch one another. This arrangement encourages the scones to push against the pan and each other, promoting height.

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What is the difference between American scones and English scones? ›

American scones use much more butter than British scones, and they usually have quite a bit more sugar. The extra butter is what makes them so much denser. This is not really a good or bad thing, as British scones pile on plenty of sugar (in the form of preserves/jam) and butter or clotted cream as toppings.

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What is the difference between Scottish and English scones? ›

British scones are usually lightly sweetned and contain fruit like currants or berries. Scottish scones are often closer to a biscuit and are made with buttermilk, though some Scottish grandmothers will swear you should only use sour milk.

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Why are my scones heavy and dense? ›

My scones have a dense, heavy texture and poor volume

You may have used too little raising agent or over handled the dough before it was baked. The oven may have been too cool.

How thick should you roll out scone dough? ›

It is far better that the scone mixture is on the wet side, sticking to your fingers, as the scones will rise better. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten it out with your hand, or use a rolling pin, to a thickness of 1-2 cm (1/2 – ¾ inch).

Should butter be cold or softened for scones? ›

Butter must be COLD from the very start to when the dough enters the oven. The cold butter melts upon entering the oven and the water content in butter evaporates in steam. As the steam escapes, it bursts up and creates that beautiful tall, flaky, fluffy texture.

What is the difference between a scone and a shortcake? ›

But shortcakes don't share the same buttery flakiness of biscuits or the dry crumbliness of a scone. That's because shortcake recipes call for eggs and use more sugar. That's what makes them unique! This gives the shortcake a sweet taste and tight crumb—perfect for soaking up the juices from the fruit topping.

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Why are my scones not light and fluffy? ›

Overworking the dough: when you overwork your dough, your scones can come out tough and chewy, rather than that desired light, crumbly texture. The trick is to use light pressure and only the work the dough until it just comes together.

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Why do my scones spread out and not rise? ›

The most likely reason I can think of is that you omitted the leavening, or what you used was flat. Another reason might be that your dough was too warm when you baked it, so it spread more while baking. Of course, scones are not yeast products, so they shouldn't rise as much as bread would.

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10 Sweet and Savory Scone Recipes (2024)

The "Biscuit Mixing" Method

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10 Sweet and Savory Scone Recipes

1) Lemon Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

2) Chocolate Chip Scones

3) Savory Lemon Rosemary Scones

4) Brown Sugar Pecan Scones

5) Dill Scones with Feta Cheese

6) Apple Cinnamon Scones with Caramel Glaze

7) Raspberry White Chocolate Scones

8) Feta Scones with Dill and Chives

9) Almond Raspberry Scones

10) Cheddar Chive Scones

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What to avoid when making scones? ›

Why are my scones heavy and dense? ›

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