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Easy British Scones 🌳 A quick and easy recipe for making the best vegan scones. With just a few basic dairy-free and eggless ingredients, you'll have a batch of warm and fluffy scones ready to eat in about 20 minutes!
There is just something about the timeless charm of classic British scones that makes them so appealing. Enjoyed for their soft, tender texture and subtly sweet flavor, scones are a beloved staple for traditional afternoon teas. They also make a delicious addition to any vegan breakfast and brunch menu, along with other plant-based baked goods like blueberry muffins and shortbread.
This simply scrumptious scone recipe was shared with me by my wonderful friend, the distinguished British cookbook author, Pamela Brown. As a vegetarian for more than 75 years, Pamela used her culinary talents and voice to influence the way we think about our food choices, helping both people and animals in the process. This scone recipe is a perfect example of how easy it is to enjoy delicious food without causing harm to animals. Thank you Pamela!
Table of Contents
- Why you will love this recipe
- 🌳 Ingredients
- 🌳 Instructions
- 🌳 Serving Tips
- 🌳 Equipment
- Recipe
- Comments
Why you will love this recipe
- Just a few basic ingredients
- Eggless and dairy-free
- Ready to eat in about 20 minutes!
- So yummy!
- Who doesn't love scones?
🌳 Ingredients
See the printable recipe card below for quantities and details.
Self-Rising Flour - Scones are typically made with self-rising (or self-raising) flour which has baking powder added as a leavening agent. If you don't have self-rising flour, you can use 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt added.
Sugar - I use vegan granulated sugar. You can substitute with any similar texture sugar or sweetener you prefer.
Vegan Butter - Use your choice of non-dairy butter.
Non-dairy Milk -Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, cashew milk, or rice milk.
Maple Syrup - May be substituted with agave nectar or vegan honey.
Salt - just a pinch is all you need (about â…› teaspoon).
🌳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 425℉/220℃
- Pour flour, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl.
2. Stir the dry ingredients together to completely combine.
Unlike traditional British scone recipes that specify using cold butter, with this recipe, we will melt the vegan butter in hot water and then stir it into cold milk before adding it to the dough. So easy!
3. Heat water until steaming hot. Add butter and stir to melt.
4. Pour milk into a measuring cup.
5. Add melted butter/water to the milk and stir well.
6. Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients, adding a small amount at a time while stirring until just combined. Don't over-stir.
7. Dough should be thick and soft, but not wet.
8. Dust a cutting board or clean work surface with flour. Form the dough into a large ball. Turn it over (add a little extra flour to keep the dough from sticking to the board if needed).
9. Lightly flatten the dough to about 1 inch thick, using a rolling pin or pressing with your hands.
10. Begin cutting out scones using a 2"-3" round biscuit or cookie cutter (I used a 2-½" biscuit cutter). Dip the edge of the cutter into flour before using. It helps keep the dough from sticking.
11. Place scones onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
12. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with a wash made of 2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
13. Bake in a preheated 425℉/220℃ oven for 12 minutes or until scones are lightly golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
🌳 Serving Tips
Scones are delicious with fresh berries and spreads such as fruit jams, vegan honey, vegan cream cheese, non-dairy butter, coconut whipped cream, or this easy vegan version of traditional British clotted cream. Enjoy with a cup of tea for a classic British treat!
How to make vegan British clotted cream
- 6 tablespoons canned coconut cream (or full fat coconut milk that has been refrigerated at least 24 hours).
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Scoop the hardened coconut cream from the top of the can. Place all the ingredients into a small blender or mixing bowl. Blend or whisk until the cream is thick and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to use. Store refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Variations and Add-ins
Get creative with your scones and boost the flavor by adding other ingredients! Here are some tasty ideas:
- Fresh berries - raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
- Fresh fruits - apple, mango, pineapple,
- Dried fruits - dates, raisins, apricots, cranberries
- Nuts - pecans, walnuts, almonds
- Citrus zest - lemon, lime, orange
- Chocolate chips - vegan dark or white chocolate
- Spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom
You can also make savory vegan scones by omitting the sugar and maple syrup and adding herbs or other ingredients such as:
- Vegan cheese - grated
- Fresh or dried herbs - chives, scallions, basil, rosemary, sage, thyme
- Seasonings - curry, chili, pepper, sea salt, dried onion or garlic
🌳 Equipment
Here are the kitchen tools you will need to prepare scones:
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Silicone spatula or scraper
- Rolling pin
- Biscuit cutter
- Pastry brush
Scone FAQ's
What are scones?
Scones are a popular British baked good, often served with tea. If you haven't tried scones before, they are similar to American-style biscuits, usually a bit bigger in size with a denser (not flaky) texture. The best scones have aslightly crisp exterior and a tender, fluffy interior. Scones can be prepared sweet or savory.
Why is a scone called a scone?
According to Wikipedia: "The origin of the wordsconeis obscure and may derive from different sources. That is, the classic Scottishscone, the Dutchschoonbroodor "spoonbread" (very similar to the drop scone), and possibly other similarly named quick breads may have made their way onto theBritish teatable, where their similar names merged into one".
Pronunciations of the word "scone" vary, with some people pronunciating the word "scon" rhyming with "gone", and others say "scone" as in "tone".
What's the best way to store vegan scones?
Store scones in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. For longer storage, freeze them and reheat when ready to eat.
What makes a scone vegan?
In a vegan scone recipe, traditional animal-based ingredients like dairy and eggs are replaced with plant-based alternatives.
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Recipe
Easy British Scone Recipe (vegan)
5 from 2 votes
by Connie🥕
Easy British Scones🌳 A quick and easy recipe for making soft, tender and buttery vegan scones. Prepared with just a few basic dairy-free and eggless ingredients, you'll have a batch of warm scones ready in about 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Tea
Cuisine British
Servings 8
Calories 170 kcal
Equipment
mixing bowl
silicone spatula or scraper
Rolling Pin
Biscuit cutter
Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour self-rising
- 1 teaspoon sugar granulated
- â…› teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water hot
- 2 oz vegan butter
- ½ cup non-dairy milk plus 2 tablespoon for glaze
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup for glaze
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425℉/220℃
Pour flour, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl.
Stir dry ingredients to completely combine.
Heat water until steaming hot. Add butter and stir to melt.
Add melted butter/water to the milk and stir well.
Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients, adding a small amount at a time while stirring until just combined. Don't over-stir.
Dough should be thick and soft, but not wet.
Dust a cutting board or clean work surface with a small amount of flour. Form the dough into a large ball. Turn it over (add a little extra flour to keep the dough from sticking to the board if needed).
Lightly flatten the dough to about one to 1-½" thick using a rolling pin or pressing with your hands.
Begin cutting out scones using a 2"-3" round biscuit or cookie cutter (I used a 2-½" biscuit cutter). Dip the edge of the cutter into flour before using. It keeps the dough from sticking.
Place scones onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Lightly brush the tops of the scones with a wash made of 2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
Bake in pre-heated oven for 12 minutes or until scones are lightly golden brown.
Allow to cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
Notes
Variations And Add-Ins
If you want to get creative with your scones and boost the flavor by adding other ingredients, here are some tasty ideas:
- Fresh berries- raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
- Fresh fruits- apple, mango, pineapple,
- Dried fruits- dates, raisins, apricots, cranberries
- Nuts- pecans, walnuts, almonds
- Citrus zest- lemon, lime, orange
- Chocolate chips- vegan dark or white chocolate
- Spices- cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom
For a crispy sweet top, add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on the scones before baking.
You can also makesavory vegan sconesby omitting the sugar and maple syrup and adding herbs or other ingredients such as:
- Vegan cheese- grated
- Fresh or dried herbs- chives, scallions, basil, rosemary, sage, thyme
- Seasonings- curry, chili, pepper, sea salt, dried onion or garlic
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 91mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Hilda
The method mentions butter, but I don’t see it listed with the ingredients. How much I needed?
Thanks!Reply
Connie Edwards McGaughy
Oh my gosh Hilda, I'm so grateful you caught that. Seems like no matter how many times I proof read, there's always something I miss! I just updated the recipe. You will need 2 ounces of vegan butter (1/2 stick). Thank you!😘
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Sue
The oven temp of 220 c is that fan or regular x
Reply
Connie
That is 220℃ Celsius
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Connie Edwards McGaughy
I was so excited when my friend Pamela shared this recipe with me. Oh my gosh, not only is this the easiest recipe to prepare, it's absolutely delicious. My family loves them so much, I've made these scones three times in the last week!Reply
