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Vegan Scones

These vegan scones will make your breakfast and brunch a true delicacy. They're soft, crumbly, and extremely satisfying. Delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Iosune

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsweetened plant milk extra milk for brushing, I used soy milk
  • 1 and ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup vegan butter frozen
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries optional, you could also add other add-ins such as vegan chocolate chips, nuts, fruits, etc.
  • Vegan icing optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF or 200ºC.
  • Mix the plant milk and vinegar in a jar or bowl until well combined. Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 5 minutes. After this time, the milk will thicken and curdle.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon) until well combined. 
  • Grate the frozen vegan butter using a box grater. Add it to the mixing bowl and combine with a pastry cutter (you can also use your hands or even two forks) until the mixture comes together in pea-sized crumbs. 
  • Incorporate the milk and vinegar mixture, the vanilla extract, and the blueberries, and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the dough onto the counter and work the dough into a ball with floured hands. It will be sticky, but if it's too sticky, add a little more flour. If your dough is too dry, add a little bit of plant milk. Press into an 8-inch disc (about 20 cm) cut into 8 wedges using a sharp knife. 
  • Transfer to a lined baking sheet, brush the scones with some milk for extra crunch and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Arrange the scones 2-3 inches apart onto the baking sheet (about 5-7 cm), and bake for 20-26 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  • Let the scones cool for at least 15 minutes, then drizzle some of the glaze onto each scone. 
  • Let the glaze set before serving your vegan scones.
  • Keep the leftovers at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow the scones to defrost at room temperature for 2-3 hours.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize this vegan scone recipe with any type of unsweetened plant milk, sugar, or salt. 
  • Make sure the sugar you’re using is vegan.
  • I’ve only made my vegan scones using all-purpose flour, but you could probably use a different type of flour. However, you may need to adjust the amount of it. Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version of this recipe.
  • I’ve only made this recipe with vegan butter, but I guess solid coconut oil will work as well.
  • Fresh blueberries are optional.
  • You could also add other add-ins such as vegan chocolate chips, nuts, fruits like strawberries, raisins, cranberries, lemon zest, orange zest, etc.
  • Vegan icing is also optional, but it will make your vegan scones taste even better!

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.4g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 11.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 278mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 27.6g