Last Updated on October 4, 2025 by Jo
SWEET ALMOND SCONES – Buttery, tender almond scones with sweet almond glaze—perfectly golden, lightly sweet, and ideal for breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Almond paste
- Milk
- Almond extract
- Egg
- Powdered sugar
- Water
Needed Supplies
Essentail
- Mixing bowls (1 medium, 1 small)
- Whisk
- Cheese grater (for butter)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Knife (for dicing almond paste & cutting dough)
- Cutting board or floured surface (for kneading)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Plastic sandwich bag (for glaze drizzle)
Optional but handy
- Bench scraper (for shaping and cutting dough)
- Silicone baking mat (as an alternative to parchment)
- Cooling rack with grid design (helps prevent soggy bottoms)
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment (for mixing wet and dry ingredients quickly)
- Piping bag with small tip (for a neater glaze drizzle instead of a plastic bag)
- Kitchen scale (for precise flour and almond paste measurements)
The perfect brunch menu
Featuring Sweet Almond Scones as the star of the table
Savory Sides
- Veggie Omelet – Eggs cooked with spinach, bell peppers, and a touch of cheese.
- Turkey or Chicken-Apple Sausage – Lightly spiced, protein-packed sausages for a savory balance.
Fresh & Fruity
- Berry Medley – A colorful mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
- Citrus Fruit Salad – Orange and grapefruit segments with a hint of mint.
Creamy Add-ons
- Greek Yogurt with Honey – Thick, creamy, and slightly sweet.
- Optional Cheese Plate – Brie, gouda, or cheddar for a touch of indulgence.
Drinks
- Hot tea
- Fresh-squeezed orange juice or a mixed berry smoothie
Tips and tricks
- Keep everything cold: Cold butter is the secret to flaky scones. Grating frozen butter may feel a little unusual, but trust me—it makes the dough easier to handle and helps create those perfect, tender layers.
- Work quickly with the dough: Handle it as little as possible—just enough to shape and cut. The less you warm up the butter with your hands, the better your scones will rise.
- Add almond paste carefully: Almond paste is rich and sweet, but it can clump if not broken apart. Make sure to separate the little chunks and coat them in flour before adding liquid, so they bake evenly throughout.
- Check your bake time: Every oven is different! Start checking your scones at the 10-minute mark. They should be lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the middle.
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Sweet Almond Scones
SWEET ALMOND SCONES - Buttery, tender almond scones with sweet almond glaze—perfectly golden, lightly sweet, and ideal for breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup almond paste, diced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, divided
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prep the butter by placing it in the freezer to chill for at least 20-30 minutes before using.
- Preheat oven to convection bake at 400°F (or bake at 425°F if not using convection). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) in a medium bowl, whisk together.
- Grate the cold butter using a cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture.
- Add diced almond paste, separating pieces so they’re coated in flour.
- Mix wet ingredients (milk, beaten egg, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract) in a small bowl, whisk together. Add to flour mixture and stir until just moistened—don’t overmix.
- Shape the dough by gently kneading it on a lightly floured surface, until just incorporated. Divide dough in half and shape each into a 5-inch disk.
Cut each disk into 6 wedges and place on baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch apart. - Bake for 10–15 minutes, until scones are light golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
- Make the glaze by adding powdered sugar, the remaining 1 teaspoon almond extract, and enough water to reach drizzling consistency to a small bowl. Whisk together. Transfer glaze to a plastic bag, snip off one corner, and drizzle over scones.
- Enjoy warm! Store leftovers in an airtight container. Refresh by warming in the oven if desired.
Notes
Baker’s Tip: For extra almond flavor, sprinkle sliced almonds on top before baking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 220Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 4g
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.
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Recipe source: adapted from The Convection Oven Cookbook
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