These fragrant cinnamon scones are quick and easy to make and the vanilla cinnamon drizzle adds a burst of sweet flavour. The crisp outer holds a fluffy soft interior. They’re delicious served with clotted cream and jam or piled with stewed apples.
⅓ cup(half a stick, 70g) cold unsalted buttercut into cubes
¾ cup(180ml) semi-skimmed milk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
milk, to glaze
For the vanilla cinnamon drizzle
¾cup(75g) powdered icing sugar
⅛teaspooncinnamon
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3teaspoonmilk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/400F. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it forms fine crumbs. Using a knife, mix in the milk and vanilla until the dough starts to come together.
Tip the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times. Don’t overwork the dough or the scones could become tough.
Pat the dough out to ½ inch/2cm thickness. Use a 2 ½ inch/6cm round cookie cutter with the edge dipped in flour to cut out as many scones as possible. Pat the scraps back to a dough and repeat.
Place the rounds onto the baking sheet and brush the tops with the milk
Bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden.
For the vanilla cinnamon drizzle:
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the vanilla and 1 teaspoon of the milk, then stir until it reaches a thick drizzling consistency. If necessary to reach the required consistency, add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time to thin, or 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar at a time to thicken. Drizzle over the cooled scones.
Best enjoyed on the same day or within 2 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.