Description
Indulge in the scrumptious flavor of these Easy Rhubarb Scones, perfect for any occasion from breakfast to afternoon tea. With just five simple ingredients and 30 minutes of your time, you’ll experience the delightful balance of tart rhubarb and sweet sugar in a soft, buttery scone. These scones are not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve at brunches, picnics, or as a sweet snack throughout the day. Whether enjoyed plain, with clotted cream, or drizzled with a glaze, these eight scones are perfect for sharing with family and friends over coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced rhubarb
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- Optional: 3 tablespoons melted butter (for glaze)
- Optional: 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons whipping cream (for glaze)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in diced rhubarb.
- Pour in heavy whipping cream and mix gently until a dough forms; knead lightly if needed.
- Turn out dough onto a greased baking sheet; shape it into a circle about 10 inches wide and cut into 8 wedges.
- Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter while warm and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg