Sour Cream Scone

Yield: 8 scones

Author: Kelli Bowman

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Sour Cream Scone

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 35 Min

These tender, flaky sour cream scones have a soft, delicate crumb with just the right amount of sweetness. They're incredibly versatile—perfect with fresh berries, chocolate chips, citrus zest, nuts, or your favorite seasonal mix-ins. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze or a sprinkle of coarse sugar, they're just as delicious for breakfast as they are with an afternoon cup of coffee.

Ingredients

Scones

• 1 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mix-ins (fresh fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, citrus zest, spices, etc.)
• Heavy cream, for brushing (optional)
• Coarse sugar (optional)

Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Milk, as needed for desired consistency

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add the baking powder, salt, and 3 cups flour. If using mix-ins, stir them into the flour before combining with the wet ingredients.
4. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add additional flour, a little at a time, until the dough is soft and easy to handle without being overly sticky. Avoid adding too much flour to keep the scones tender.
5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
6. Cut into 8 equal wedges for smaller or 6 for larger, like slicing a pizza.
7. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Freeze for 20-30 minutes before baking.
8. Brush the tops with heavy cream. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired, or leave plain if you plan to glaze them after baking.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the centers are cooked through.
10. Allow the scones to cool slightly while preparing the glaze.
11. Drizzle glaze and enjoy!

Glaze

1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
2. Add milk a little at a time until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
3. Drizzle over cooled scones and enjoy!

Notes

• The amount of flour will vary depending on the moisture content of your mix-ins. Start with 2½ cups and add more only as needed.
• These scones freeze beautifully before baking. Simply freeze the cut wedges on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container. Bake directly from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the baking time.
• Try flavors like blueberry lemon, strawberry, cinnamon chip, chocolate chip, cranberry orange, peach, or apple cinnamon for endless variations.

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