Scones with Clotted Cream, and where to source them
Cold butter and a light hand give scones their layers, so work fast and stop mixing while the dough is still shaggy. Cut the rounds with a sharp straight push and never twist the cutter, because twisting seals the edges and the scones bake up lopsided instead of tall.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Makes8 scones
CuisineBritish
Cost$$
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for8scones
Buttermilk
Its acidity reacts with the leavening for lift and a tender crumb.
A reasonable little indulgence. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortEasy
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
Cut in cold butterRub the cold butter into the flour until it looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits left. Warm butter melts and the scones bake flat.
Bring together gentlyAdd the buttermilk and mix just until a shaggy dough forms. Overworking builds gluten and turns them tough.
Cut straight downPat the dough to an inch thick and stamp out rounds with a firm push, no twisting. Twisting pinches the sides shut and they rise crooked.
Glaze and bake hotBrush the tops with egg, avoiding the sides, and bake at 425F for 12 to 15 minutes until risen and golden. Serve warm with cream and jam.
Can you make Scones with Clotted Cream in an air fryer? — Yes
Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.
Can you freeze Scones with Clotted Cream? — Yes
Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.
Can you make Scones with Clotted Cream ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.
Is Scones with Clotted Cream gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is Scones with Clotted Cream vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
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