Mary Berry Easy Homemade Drop Scones Recipe (Scotch Pancakes) from thehappyfoodie.co.uk
Introduction
Drop scones, also known as Scotch pancakes, are a delicious breakfast or snack food that are easy to make and perfect for those lazy weekend mornings. They're similar to American pancakes but smaller and thicker, with a fluffy texture and a slightly sweet taste. Drop scones can be eaten on their own or with your favourite toppings, such as butter, jam, honey or syrup. This recipe makes about 10-12 scones, depending on the size you make them.
Ingredients
Here's what you will need to make drop scones:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Butter or oil, for cooking
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract (if using). 3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don't overmix, as this will result in tough scones. 4. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. 5. Use a tablespoon to drop spoonfuls of batter onto the pan, leaving some space between each one. 6. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. 7. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the pan as needed. 8. Serve the drop scones warm with your favourite toppings.
Nutrition
Here's the approximate nutritional information for one drop scone, without any toppings:
Calories: 70
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 110mg
Potassium: 60mg
Fibre: 0g
Sugar: 2g
Vitamin A: 2% DV
Calcium: 4% DV
Iron: 2% DV
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients
Before you start making your drop scones, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients. You'll need all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, an egg, milk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract (optional) and some butter or oil for cooking.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until well combined. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract (if using) until well combined.
Step 4: Combine the wet and dry ingredients
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will result in tough scones.
Step 5: Heat the frying pan
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. You want the pan to be hot but not smoking.
Step 6: Drop the batter onto the pan
Use a tablespoon to drop spoonfuls of batter onto the pan, leaving some space between each one. Depending on the size of your pan, you should be able to cook 3-4 scones at a time.
Step 7: Cook the scones
Cook the scones for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You'll know they're ready to flip when bubbles start to appear on the surface of the batter.
Step 8: Repeat with remaining batter
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the pan as needed. You should end up with about 10-12 scones in total.
Step 9: Serve and enjoy!
Serve the drop scones warm with your favourite toppings, such as butter, jam, honey or syrup. Enjoy your delicious homemade breakfast or snack!
Tips and Variations
- For extra flavour, add some cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter. - If you don't have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter but reduce the amount of salt in the recipe. - If you don't have a non-stick frying pan, you can use a regular frying pan but make sure to grease it well with butter or oil. - To keep the scones warm while you're cooking the rest, you can place them on a baking sheet in a warm oven (around 200°F). - If you want to make larger scones, you can use a quarter cup measure instead of a tablespoon. - For a healthier version, you can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and reduce the amount of sugar. - To make savoury drop scones, omit the sugar and vanilla extract and add some grated cheese, chopped herbs or cooked bacon to the batter.