Classic sultana scones recipe

Name: Classic sultana scones recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 450 g self-raising flour, plus extra to dust; 100 g butter, chilled and cubed; 50 g caster sugar; 100 g sultanas; 200 mL semi-skimmed milk; 3 medium eggs

For a taste of Cornwall try this scrumptious scones recipe!

By The GH Kitchen TeamUpdated: 30 September 2025

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Everyone needs a classic scone recipe up their sleeve, and this is a great one to have! Sultanas stud an easy no-prove dough for a simple (but essential) addition to afternoon tea.

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Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

253

Ingredients

To serve

450 g self-raising flour, plus extra to dust
100 g butter, chilled and cubed
50 g caster sugar
100 g sultanas
200 ml semi-skimmed milk
3 medium eggs

Directions

1. Step 1
  Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan) mark 7. Lightly flour a large baking tray.
2. Step 2
  In a food processor, whiz the flour, butter and sugar until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Tip into a bowl and stir in the sultanas.
3. Step 3
  In a large jug whisk the milk with 2 of the eggs, then stir into the dry ingredients using a blunt-ended cutlery knife to make a soft dough.
4. Step 4
  Turn the mixture on to a floured surface, bring together and pat down until 2.5cm thick. Cut out rounds with a 5cm fluted cutter and transfer to the floured baking tray. Beat the remaining egg and brush a little over the tops of the scones.
5. Step 5
  Bake in the oven for 10-12min until golden brown and risen. Cool on a wire rack before serving with cream and jam.

GET AHEAD:

Make up to a day ahead. Cool, then store in an airtight container.

GH TIP:

For the softest scones, handle the dough as lightly as you can.

Per serving:

Calories: 253
Fibre: 1g
Total carbs: 39g
Sugars: 11 g
Total fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 5g
Protein: 6g

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