honey-walnut and butter scones

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Julie Prior
Mesquite, NV

This is a basic recipe for this classic Scottish (bet ya didn't know that) quick bread. For variations, add 1/2 cup shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or tarragon. TIP: Scones do not keep well. Either eat these the day they ate baked or wrap tightly and freeze.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For honey-walnut and butter scones

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 Tbsp
    (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2/3 c
    whole milk or half & half
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make honey-walnut and butter scones

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Set oven rack to middle position. Line a large baking shet with parchment paper.
  • 2
    In food processor, pulse flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt until blended. Add butter pieces and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  • 3
    Make a well in the center of mixture; whisk honey into milk and pour milk into well. Stir to form a soft dough. Add walnuts and stir briefly to blend. Turn dough onto a floured countertop. (NOTE: DOUGH WILL BE WET.)
  • 4
    Using floured hands, press dough into a 1/2 inch round. Using a sharp knife, cut round into 8 wedges. Gently place wedges on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, until scones are lightly browned around the edges. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

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