Easy Scone Recipe (With Vanilla Bean Glaze)!

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Easy Scone Recipe (With Vanilla Bean Glaze)!

These easy vanilla scones are buttery, moist, and perfectly balanced with vanilla flavors. Topped with a sweet and sticky vanilla bean glaze, these make the perfect dessert companion for hot tea. The best scones I've ever had!

Prep Time5

Cook Time14

Total Time19

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pastry, scones, vanilla

Servings: scones

Calories: 347cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Ingredients

Scones

2 ½ cups white unbleached flour +1 tablespoon to flour your hands, work area, and pastry cutter
¼ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon reserved from sprinkling over the top of the scones before baking
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 large egg
12 tablespoons butter cubed
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk * adjust slightly if glaze is too thick
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

Scones

Pre-heat to 425° F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare a lightly floured work area. Coat your pastry cutter with flour as well.
Using the paddle attachment, in a stand mixer, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar to the mixing bowl. Beat at a medium-low speed.
Add the cubed butter, and mix until the dough forms tiny balls.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, vanilla, milk, and then add it to the mixer.
The dough should come together and form a ball.
Remove dough and transfer to your floured work area.
Shape the dough into a 1" thick circle.
Using your pastry cutter, divide dough into 8 pieces, and slightly separate them to give them space to bake.
Bake for 12-14 mins or until golden brown edges form

Glaze

Whisk the powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla bean paste together until thick and creamy. (similar to a honey consistency)
Pour the glaze over the warm scones, and enjoy!

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