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Birthday Cake Scones Recipe

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These Birthday Cake Scones are a delightful twist on traditional scones, packed with colorful sprinkles and a tender, buttery texture. Perfect for special occasions or a cheerful breakfast treat, they are easy to make and bake to golden perfection with a light, fluffy interior and a crisp exterior.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 320 grams / 2 2/3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 66 grams / 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter, cubed and chilled
  • 1/3 cup sprinkles
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Mix: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. Incorporate Butter: Add the cubed, chilled butter into the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until the pieces become roughly pea-sized, working quickly to keep the butter cold.
  3. Add Sprinkles: Stir in the colorful sprinkles evenly through the dough. Once mixed, place this bowl into the refrigerator while you prepare the wet ingredients to keep the dough cold.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the cold heavy cream, large egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract until fully combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Remove the flour and butter mixture from the fridge and pour the heavy cream mixture into it. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon just until the dough comes together, leaving a few dry spots to avoid overmixing.
  6. Shape Dough: Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and pat it into a 1.5 inch tall circle evenly. Place the dough uncovered into the freezer for 1 to 2 hours until firm.
  7. Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Once the dough is frozen, slice it into 8 equal triangle-shaped scones. Brush the tops with additional heavy cream for a nice crust. Bake the scones for 20-22 minutes until they are light golden brown on top.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your festive, flavorful Birthday Cake Scones!

Notes

  • Keep the butter and heavy cream cold to ensure flaky scones.
  • Do not overmix the dough; a few dry spots are ideal to keep the scones tender.
  • Freezing the dough before baking helps maintain the shape and gives better texture.
  • You can substitute sprinkles with chocolate chips or dried fruit for variations.
  • Serve scones warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream for a classic touch.

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