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Vanilla Bean Scone (Starbucks Copycat Recipe) Recipe

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This Starbucks copycat Vanilla Bean Scone recipe lets you recreate the buttery, tender scones with a rich vanilla flavor right at home. With a delicate crumb and a sweet vanilla bean icing, these scones make a perfect breakfast treat or an indulgent dessert that is surprisingly easy to prepare.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
  • Yield: 18 scones

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2½ cups cake flour (330g)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (70g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (15g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cold unsalted butter (170g), cubed
  • 3 ounces cold heavy cream
  • 1 cold large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (125g)
  • 3 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the scones from sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, add 2½ cups cake flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Pulse for 15 seconds to mix evenly.
  3. Add Butter and Pulse: Add ¾ cup cold unsalted butter cubes to the food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs, ensuring the butter remains cold for flakiness.
  4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add 3 ounces cold heavy cream, 1 cold large egg, and 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste. Pulse until a dough forms, just beginning to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  5. Divide and Shape Dough: Divide the dough into 3 even portions (~8.6 ounces each). Wet your hands with cold water, pat dry, and gently shape each portion into a ball to avoid overworking.
  6. Roll Out Dough: Place a dough ball between two pieces of parchment paper. Roll into a 5-inch diameter circular disc about ¾ inch thick. Gently press in cracks with your hands for an even shape.
  7. Cut Into Triangles: Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, slice each disc into 6 triangular scones. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet at least 1 inch apart. Repeat with remaining dough balls.
  8. Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until the bottom edges are golden brown and tops are firm to the touch.
  9. Cool Scones: Allow scones to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for about 1 hour.
  10. Make Icing: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 ounces heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste until thick and smooth.
  11. Apply Icing: Dip or drizzle the cooled scones with the vanilla icing and place on parchment paper to set.

Notes

  • The icing is intentionally thick; do not add extra liquid to ensure it sets properly.
  • If cake flour is unavailable, use all-purpose flour with 4 ounces of heavy cream instead of 3 ounces for the dough.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, British

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/vanilla-bean-scone-starbucks-copycat-recipe-recipe/