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Vanilla Bean Scones

5 from 2 votes
Light, tender and flaky vanilla bean scones with a vanilla bean glaze.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings8 scones
Calories364 kcal

Ingredients 

Vanilla Bean Scones

  • 1 egg
  • 95 g sour cream (⅕ c. + 1 tbsp.)
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste
  • 240 g all purpose flour (2 c.)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 35 g light brown sugar
  • 113 g unsalted butter cold, cubed (8 tbsp.)

Vanilla Bean Glaze

  • 180 g powdered sugar (1 ½ c.)
  • 2-3 tbsp. milk
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste

Instructions 

Vanilla Bean Scones

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream and vanilla bean paste until well combined. Set the mixture in the fridge.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cube up the cold butter stick and add it to the dry ingredients.
  • Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the butter pieces are quite small.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet ingredients mixture. Lightly mix the ingredients together in the bowl until you have a shaggy dough.
  • Use your hands to lightly knead the scone dough together just until it becomes a cohesive ball.
  • Form the dough into a circle that is 6" in diameter and 1" thick. Cover the dough and let it rest in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F / 220°C. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Slice the scones into 8 equally sized triangles. Evenly space them apart on the lined baking sheet.
  • If desired, you can brush a little bit of heavy cream on top of the scones to encourage the tops to brown. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones start to turn golden brown on top and on the bottoms.

Vanilla Bean Glaze

  • Add the powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and 2 tbsp. of milk to a small mixing bowl. Whisk together, adding in more milk as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Once the scones have cooled to room temperature, top them with the glaze. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg