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Classic Scones Recipe (Gluten-Free)

Josefina Almond Yes
Homemade Gluten-Free Scones Recipe! These biscuits are soft, buttery, and easy to make. Highly recommend serving them warm, filled with cream cheese and jam. Perfect for tea-time, and they freeze super well!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Course Muffins and Small Bakes
Cuisine International
Servings 12 scons

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, cooled
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Cream, to brush
  • Powdered sugar, to sprinkle the scones

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, place gluten-free all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add cooled diced butter and rub with your fingerprint until crumb forms.
  • In another bowl, mix the egg with the milk. Add to the butter mixture and mix.
  • Let rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured (GF flour) counter with about 2 cm thickness. Cut out the biscuits with a round cutter and repeat the process with the remaining dough.
  • Place the scones on the baking sheet, brush them with cream, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before removing.
  • Serve warm and fill with cream cheese and jam.

Notes

Store scones in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They freeze very well; you can freeze the dough before baking or freeze baked scones. To reheat frozen scones, bake in a medium oven for about 10 minutes.
Keyword Gluten-free scones