- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Skill Intensity: Low to Medium
- Cooking Intensity (Heat Level): Medium (180°C–190°C air fryer heat)
- Yield: 8 medium scones
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (plus extra for brushing)
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
Fruit Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup (80g) raisins or sultanas
- Optional: 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for warm spice flavor)
Equipment Needed
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or pastry cutter
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutter or glass (5–6 cm diameter)
- Pastry brush
- Baking parchment or air fryer liner
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dry Mix (Intensity: Low)
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Sifting helps create lighter scones by adding air into the mixture. This is an important step for achieving a soft, fluffy texture.
Step 2: Rub in the Butter (Intensity: Medium)
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. The key here is to work quickly so the butter stays cold. Cold butter creates flaky layers inside the scones.
Step 3: Add Fruit (Intensity: Low)
Stir in the raisins or mixed dried fruit evenly. Make sure the fruit is coated lightly in flour to prevent it from sinking or clumping together.
Step 4: Mix the Dough (Intensity: Medium)
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Slowly add this wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing, as this will make the scones dense instead of fluffy.
If using vanilla or cinnamon, add them at this stage.
Step 5: Knead Lightly (Intensity: Medium)
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