Sarra Ina Garten scone recipes are buttery, flaky, and surprisingly simple to pull off at home. These 10 picks cover fruity, nutty, sweet, and even savory scones that all bake up golden and crisp on the outside with soft, tender centers.
1. Maple Scones
Buttery, tender, and sweetened with real maple syrup, these scones are glazed with a maple confectioners’ sugar icing. Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch and they’re ready in just 35 minutes. Pair with a big mug of coffee for the best kind of morning.
2. Blueberry Lemon Scones
Plump fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest baked into a flaky scone with heavy cream and cold butter. Tangy, golden, and done in just 35 minutes with a light powdered sugar glaze on top. Every bite is fruity and citrusy.
3. Cranberry Orange Scones
Dried cranberries and fresh orange zest folded into a buttery dough with heavy cream, then baked until golden and firm. Finished with a sweet confectioners’ sugar and orange juice glaze drizzled over the top. Tart, citrusy, and ready in about 45 minutes.
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4. English Cream Scones
Flaky and classic with cold butter, heavy cream, eggs, and dried currants baked into a simple, golden dough. Serve warm with clotted cream and strawberry jam for an afternoon tea experience. Shape the dough ahead of time and refrigerate for up to two days before baking.
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5. Chocolate Pecan Scones
Bittersweet chocolate chunks and toasted pecans studded through a buttery, flaky scone dough brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sugar. Rich, crunchy, and ready in about 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature for a decadent breakfast treat.
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6. Maple-Oatmeal Scones
Rolled oats and whole wheat flour give these scones a hearty, nutty base, while buttermilk and maple syrup keep them moist and sweet. Golden, dense, and satisfying with visible lumps of cold butter throughout. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
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7. Strawberry Scones
Fresh strawberries baked into a buttery dough with heavy cream, eggs, and cold butter until the outsides are crisp and the insides are soft. Brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sugar before baking for a sweet, crunchy top. Cut into triangles for a bakery-style look.
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8. Raisin Scones
Sweet raisins folded into a simple dough of flour, cold butter, and heavy cream, then baked until golden and firm. Brushed with egg wash and a sugar topping for a lightly crisp crust. One of the original Barefoot Contessa Cookbook scone recipes.
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9. Cheddar-Dill Scones
Sharp cheddar cheese and fresh dill mixed into a flaky butter dough, then cut into triangles and baked until the outside is crusty and the inside is tender. Savory, herby, and a great change of pace from sweet scones. Serve alongside soup or eggs.
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10. Irish Scones
Tender and rustic with currants, cold butter, and heavy cream in a lightly sweetened dough. Bake until golden brown and serve warm with jam and cream for a cozy afternoon. Swap in raisins or dried cranberries if currants are hard to find.
