Absolutely—egg-free scones are easy, tender, and just as delicious as classic ones. 🫖✨
Here’s a reliable no-egg scone recipe that works for sweet or savory versions.
Eggless Scones Recipe
Makes 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar (reduce to 2 tbsp for savory)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla (optional, for sweet scones)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ Cut in butter
- Rub cold butter into the flour until it looks like coarse crumbs.
4️⃣ Add milk
- Pour in milk (and vanilla if using).
- Mix just until dough comes together—don’t overmix.
5️⃣ Shape
- Turn dough onto a floured surface.
- Gently pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges.
6️⃣ Bake
- Place on baking sheet.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden.
7️⃣ Cool & serve
- Cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Optional Add-Ins
- 🫐 Blueberries or raisins
- 🍫 Chocolate chips
- 🍋 Lemon zest
- 🧀 Cheese & herbs (savory)
Tips for Fluffy Eggless Scones
✔ Keep butter very cold
✔ Handle dough gently
✔ Use full-fat milk for richer texture
✔ Brush tops with milk before baking for color
💡 Serving ideas:
- With butter & jam
- Drizzled with glaze
- Served alongside tea or coffee
If you want, I can also give you:
- Vegan scones
- Dairy-free versions
- Cheese or fruit scones
- British-style vs American-style
Just tell me what you’re craving ☺️
