🍮 Buttery, Creamy & Perfect with Tea!
These Custard Scones are a delightful twist on the classic—ultra-tender with a rich custard flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch, or a cozy treat!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Extra tender – Custard powder adds a velvety softness
✅ Buttery & flaky – Cold butter creates perfect layers
✅ Quick to make – Ready in under 30 minutes
✅ Versatile – Enjoy plain, with jam, or clotted cream
📋 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 8 cups plain flour (or 1kg, about 1kg)
- 8 tsp baking powder (yes, 8 tsp—this makes them rise tall!)
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
Fat & Wet Ingredients
- 500g cold butter, cubed (European-style for best results)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 cups Ultramel custard (or any vanilla custard powder + milk mixture)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Salt
2️⃣ Cut in the Butter
- Add cold, cubed butter.
- Using your fingertips, rub butter into flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk:
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Custard (Ultramel or prepared custard)
- Pour into dry ingredients.
4️⃣ Bring Together Gently
- Mix just until combined (overmixing = tough scones).
- If too sticky, add 1-2 tbsp extra flour.
5️⃣ Roll & Cut
- Turn onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thickness.
- Cut with a round cutter (or knife for squares).
- Place on a parchment-lined tray, slightly apart.
6️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Bake 12-15 mins until golden and risen.
- Cool 5 mins before serving.
💡 Baker’s Tips
🔹 Keep butter cold – Ensures flaky layers.
🔹 Don’t twist the cutter – Press straight down for even rise.
🔹 Custard hack – If using powder, mix ½ cup custard powder + 1½ cups milk first.
🔹 Freeze unbaked – Store cut scones frozen, bake straight from frozen (+2-3 mins).
🍽 Serving Suggestions
✨ Classic:
- Clotted cream & strawberry jam
- Whipped custard for extra indulgence
☕ Perfect with:
- Earl Grey tea
- Coffee with a dash of cinnamon
🎉 Great for:
- High tea parties
- Weekend brunch
- Bake sales
🌿 Variations
- Lemon zest – Add 1 tbsp for freshness
- Chocolate chip – Fold in ½ cup chips
- Cheese & herb – Omit sugar, add 1 cup grated cheddar + 1 tsp thyme
📊 Nutrition (Per Scone)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 14g
🍯 Final Thoughts
These Custard Scones are unbelievably soft, buttery, and just sweet enough—like a cross between a classic scone and a vanilla cake! The custard adds a luxurious richness that makes them unforgettable.
Pro tip: Serve warm with honey butter for next-level deliciousness!
Made these? Tag #CustardScones to share your bake! 📸☕
Want smaller scones? Use a 2-inch cutter for 24 bite-sized treats! 😊
