Easy Sourdough Scone Recipe

These sourdough scones are buttery, flaky, and the perfect way to use up your sourdough discard. They come together quickly and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or cheese & bacon!

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (omit for savory scones)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup (240g) sourdough discard (unfed, straight from the fridge)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk (plus extra for brushing)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or shredded cheese, cooked onion, cooked bacon or ham.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. 
2. Mix Dry Ingredients in a bowl. 
3. Add your cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers to rub the butter through the dry ingredients, until flaky and crumbly. 
4. In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients together and mix well. 
5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine. 
6. Roll your dough into a sausage shape with a thickness of 5cm. Wet a knife with water and cut off 1 inch rounds. OR roll your dough out to be 1 inch thick and cut your scones with a cookie cutter or cup for the rounds. 
7. Place baking paper on a baking tray and place your cut dough rounds on the baking sheet 2 inches apart. Brush with cream or milk for a golden finish. 
8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. 
9. Serve with butter, cream, fruit or your favorite topping!.