Make-Ahead Scones
Like most baked goods, scones taste best right out of the oven, still warm, but you can make them ahead and bake fresh the next morning.
- To bake in the morning: Follow steps 1-5 to prepare your scones, then cover and refrigerate the unbaked scones overnight. Bake them chilled, directly from the refrigerator.
- Storing baked scones: Transfer cooled scones to an airtight container for up to 3 days (or 5 days in the refrigerator).
- Freezing: You can freeze scones baked or unbaked.
- To freeze dough: Place your cut dough wedges onto a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or bake from frozen, adding 2 minutes to the baking time.
- To freeze baked scones: After baking, cool on a wire rack. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat: microwave for 20 seconds or place in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes.
This deliciously moist and flaky Scones Recipe is the base for a variety of perfect, homemade scones. Once you know how to make classic scones, you can come up with a hundred flavor variations.
We love homemade pastry recipes from our classic Apple Turnovers to the famous Baklava. If you’re also a fan of delicious pastries, this classic Scone recipe is a must-try!
