Fig Scones

The Crispy Chef

These buttery, tender Fig Scones are studded with sweet dried figs for a bakery-style treat at home. Light, flaky, and slightly crisp on the outside, they’re the perfect balance of fruit and pastry — easy enough for beginners, but impressive enough for a fancy brunch.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Cuisine American, Baking

Servings scones

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Box grater for butter
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, grated
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup dried figs, chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
milk or cream, for brushing tops

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add grated cold butter and rub into flour until coarse crumbs form.
Add chopped dried figs. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg, then stir into flour mixture until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
Turn dough onto floured surface and gently press into a 1-inch-thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges or rounds.
Place scones on parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with milk or cream. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Don’t overwork the dough — handle it gently for the flakiest scones. For added flair, drizzle with lemon glaze or mix in nuts or spices. Store at room temperature for 3 days, or freeze unbaked scones for up to 3 months and bake straight from frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.4mg

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