Scones are a beloved treat enjoyed by many, and their flavors range from classic plain to fruity and savory cheese-laden varieties. Having a simple yet versatile recipe allows you to whip up your personal favorites with ease and potentially save money compared to buying them at the supermarket.
Janice Pattie, from the Farmersgirl Kitchen blog, shares her air fryer scone recipe, offering a convenient and efficient way to bake these delightful treats. She says, “This quick and easy recipe makes four delicious scones that simply melt in your mouth. “Serve them for afternoon tea with jam and cream, or eat these delicious scones straight from the air fryer with lots of butter.”
The air fryer provides a unique advantage over traditional oven baking. Its smaller size allows for faster heating, and the fan ensures even heat distribution, resulting in perfectly cooked scones. Janice highlights this benefit: “Scones bake best in high heat and the circulating heat in the air fryer helps to ensure they bake evenly all over.”
This recipe requires minimal preparation time, taking only five minutes to assemble and 10 minutes to cook. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
* 150g self-raising flour
* Half a teaspoon baking powder
* 40g butter
* 25g caster sugar
* 60ml milk
Method:
1. Begin by weighing the flour into a medium bowl and adding the baking powder.
2. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.
3. Gently rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4. Add the sugar and mix well.
5. Incorporate the milk into the flour and butter mixture.
6. Bring the mixture together with a knife until a soft dough forms. Use your hands to shape it into a ball.
7. Dust your work surface with flour and roll the dough into a flat disk about 2cm thick.
8. Using a plain scone cutter, cut out four scones, gently pressing the dough back together to use all the dough.
9. Place a piece of baking parchment in the base of your air fryer and arrange the scones on top.
10. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk using a pastry brush.
11. Preheat your air fryer to 185°C (365°F) and bake the scones for 10 minutes.
12. Once cooked, remove the scones from the air fryer and allow them to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm with your favorite jam and cream.
Enjoy these delicious and fluffy air fryer scones! They’re the perfect treat for any occasion.
