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Easy scone recipe

An easy scone recipe that's quick to make and delicious with jam and cream, or any topping that's to your taste.
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HOT CROSS BUN Scones

Hot cross bun scones

Combine the moist, crumbly texture of homemade scones with the fruity flavours and spices of hot cross buns.
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Coconut scones

Coconut scones

A fresh take on the old English classic (and they're completely vegan).
Classic scones

Classic scones

The secret to perfect scones is cold ingredients. Chill your milk and butter before mixing them together for the best teatime nibbles.
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cheesy pumpkin scones

12 incredible ideas for scone toppings

Whether you’re a fan of a freshly baked, sweet scone on a lazy Sunday morning or prefer snacking on warm savoury scones at tea time, there’s no denying that these universal favourites are a guaranteed winner at the table. But, why not stray from the classic jam-n-cream combo when you next bake them up? From […]
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Strawberry bliss scones

Strawberry bliss scones

Sweet and delicate, these strawberry scones are the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy warm with a dollop of jam and cream.
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apple and cinnamon scones

Apple and cinnamon scones

With chunks of apple and a sprinkle of cinnamon, these quick and easy scones are the perfect way to jazz up your morning tea. Best served warm with jam and cream.
Blueberry ginger scones

Blueberry ginger scones

Added sweet bursts of blueberry and delicately flavoured with ginger for a gorgeous twist on the classic scone.
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cranberry oatmeal and cinnamon scones

Cranberry oatmeal and cinnamon scones

egg-free nut-free Note
Date scones

Date scones

These light, fluffy scones with the added sweetness of dates are perfect for a morning or afternoon snack.
Sticky Date Scones

Sticky date scones

Give your regular afternoon-tea fare a sweet lift with these sticky date scones. The butterscotch sauce adds a deliciously luscious note to this decadent treat. Enjoy.
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Basic scones

Basic scones

Nothing beats hot, freshly baked scones served with jam and whipped cream.
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sultana scones

Sultana scones

What could be better than your average scone? One studded with juicy sultanas and flavoured with cinnamon and citrus, of course!
LAMB AND ROSEMARY PIES WITH SCONE TOPPING

Lamb and rosemary pies with scone topping

These hearty pot pies with scone topping are quick to prepare and all you have to do is sit back and relax while they bake away. The perfect pick for an easy dinner the whole family will love.
Gluten-free scones

Gluten-free scones

There's no need to stay away from scones any more if you follow a gluten-free diet. These fluffy bombs use xantham gum to recreate the comforting textures of scones that we all love.
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scone recipes and toppings

16 incredible ideas for scone toppings

Whether you're a fan of a freshly baked, sweet scone on a lazy Sunday morning or prefer snacking on warm savoury scones at tea time, there's no denying that these universal favourites are a guaranteed winner at the table. But, why not stray from the classic jam-n-cream combo when you next bake them up? From creamy cheeses and tomato relishes for your savoury goodies, to butters, jams and lemon curds, you'll have no shortage of inspiration with these easy recipes. Happy cooking!
easy scone recipes

Easy scone recipes for a lazy sunday brunch

You can't go past a classic scone for the a quick and easy brunch. Filled with raspberry jam and fresh cream, they are the perfect decadent treat with minimal effort required. Here, we've gathered our best and easiest recipes for this classic tea-time snack. We've also included simple recipes with cheeses, chocolates and fruits for the days when you have those extra ingredients on hand. For those who are gluten-free or watching their fat-intake, we've got you covered with our butterless or flourless options. Dig in!
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Butterless Scones

Butterless scones

These light and fluffy scones are made without butter to create a beautiful morning tea treat with less fat. Serve them warm with a slice of sweet jam for a beautiful treat.
Summer berry jam

Summer berry jam

I know it’s not the old-fashioned way of making jam, but it is fool proof and sometimes you just need to know it’s going to work and set perfectly. You can use either fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries) but also thawed frozen berries. I used half and half. The little knob of butter […]
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Classic Scones

Classic scones

If desired, add a pinch of salt to flour when sifting. This is optional, but it does enhance flavour of scones. Leftover dough can be lightly kneaded and rolled for extra scones, but these will be harder and tougher than the first batch due to the extra handling. Scones can be made in the food […]
ham and cheese scroll

Ham and cheese scroll

We used milk and water to to make the base, for a lighter result – all milk or all water can also be used. Milk is best for scones/scrolls. Note
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Date, walnut and banana Scones

Date, walnut and banana scones

These beautiful scones are packed full of sweet dates, bananas and walnuts. They're perfect for the kids lunches, or served warm with with cream at any afternoon tea.
Date scones

Date scones

These light, fluffy scones have the added sweetness of dates. They are perfect for a morning or afternoon snack.
Perfect scones

Perfect scones

You can have a batch of these delicious scones on the table in around 20 minutes. Serve them warm with jam and cream for morning or afternoon tea.
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gem scones

Gem scones

Recipe is best made just before serving. Old-fashioned cast gem irons are available from specialty cookware shops or second-hand shops. Note
Scones with jam and cream

Scones with jam and cream

Fresh warm scones with jam and double cream are one of the true delights in the afternoon tea repertoire. If you can get your hands on some proper clotted cream, all the better.
WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONES

White chocolate scones

Use a clear, carbonated lemonade for this recipe for a light-textured scone. You can replace the thickened cream with clotted cream or whipped thickened cream. Scones are best made on the day of serving. Note
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Cheese & chive damper

Cheese & chive damper

If liked, sprinkle the top of the damper with some extra grated cheese before baking. Replace chives with a combination of other herbs like parsley and thyme, or use some Aussie flavourings such as lemon myrtle and dried bush tomato. Note
panch phora pumpkin scones

Spiced pumpkin scones

Punch phora literally means 'five spices' and is a spice blend of cumin, brown mustard, fenugreek, nigella and fennel commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh.
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basic scone recipe

Basic scone recipe

Have a crack at this easy scone recipe then try different flavour variations - from lemon and currant, cumin and oregano to apricot wholemeal.
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Blueberry scones with vanilla frûche

Blueberry scones with vanilla frûche

To prevent dough from sticking, dust the inside of the cutter with flour. Home-baked treats are healthier and more tasty than store-bought ones, and the kids can be involved in their making Note
Vanilla Bean Scones

Vanilla bean scones

This recipe celebrates the classic scone by keeping the ingredients and flavours simple.
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vegemite pinwheels

Vegemite pinwheels

Unbaked pinwheels can be frozen for up to a month. Bake them straight from the freezer, adding about 10 minutes to the baking time. Note
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Honey and muesli scones

Honey and muesli scones

When a recipe says “cut” the liquid through the dry ingredients, it means don’t stir, just use a knife quickly and lightly to draw the knife through the flour, so moistening the dry ingredients as lightly as possible. This is done to stop you overworking the flour — which causes tough scones. Note
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carrot banana scones

Carrot banana scones

You will need 1 large (230g) over-ripe banana and 1 medium (120g) carrot for this recipe. Note
Pumpkin scones

Pumpkin scones

A genuine Australian classic, pumpkin scones are best scoffed warm and spread with lashings of butter.
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pumpkin parmesan scones

Pumpkin parmesan scones

The amount of milk you need to add to this scone dough depends on the water content of the pumpkin. The amount you add will vary every time you make these scones. Note
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spiced apple scones

Spiced apple scones

These scones are at their very best made just before serving. Eat them hot, straight out of the oven. Note
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potato scones

Potato scones

You need to cook 2 medium potatoes (380g) for this recipe. The scones are best made and eaten on the same day. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.Thaw in oven, wrapped in foil. Note