Remember that one time when I made a coffee cake in a jar for one person and told you that it was a pain? Well, I have a new little something for one and it’s SOOOOOOO easy. Get ready to have your scone world rocked!
See, my go-to scone recipe is awesome but it makes 6 large scones and truth be told I’m more than tempted to eat alllllllllll of them in one sitting. But one? Well, one scone I can handle. One scone.
One.
The awesome thing about this is that you can make annnnnnnny scone you want. How about chocolate and orange? Or blueberry? Or cherry pecan? The possibilities are insane and endless and you get to have a new scone every day of the week.
I’ll just put it this way: you’re welcome 😉
A SCONE FOR ONE RECIPE
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 2 1/2 Tbsp milk (I used nonfat)
- 2 Tbsp mix-in of choice (this particular scone is cranberry walnut!)
Preheat oven to 450. It’s good to note that I have a small food processor (I think a 1-cup capacity?) which worked perfectly for this, but you can certainly use your fingers to break up the butter into the flour.
In a food processor combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Pulse the butter into the dry ingredients until it breaks up and resembles crumbs. Next add in the mix-ins and milk and pulse until the dough pulls away from the side of the mixer, which should only take a moment. Carefully pull the dough away from the blade and shape into a circle, patting it to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Bake at 450 on a Silpat or a piece of parchment paper for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before digging in!
I’m telling you guys, I don’t even know what to do with myself now that I can have a different scone every day. For the rest of my life. Awesome!
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So simple and yet amazing! I used my small food processor. It came together perfectly. I didn’t put any mix-ins as I wanted to have my homemade jam with it. I brushed a little milk and sprinkled a pinch of sanding sugar. A delightful Sunday morning treat! Definitely keeping this as a fav!
Thank you so much Michelle – I am so glad to here you love it!
I made one with frozen blueberries and lemon zest. Also used plant milk with a bit of apple cider vinegar. Came out perfect. Best scone I ever made. Thank you!
Thank you Teresa! That sounds delicious, and I’m so glad you love the recipe!
If I wanted to make this a savoury scone would I still add the sugar?
Hey Janet! Yes, just leave the sugar out (or only add a pinch)!
I made this and added 1/8 tsp cinnamon and 2 tbs raisins ..it turned out fantastic ..I also made a glaze of powdered sugar and milk..and drizzled it on while it was still warm ,we had it with homemade Strawberry jam.. I shared it with my better half..and we both enjoyed it. Thank you . I will definitely make again ..with different mix-ins.
Oh yay! I am so glad you enjoyed it! The mixins sound amazing!
I made this and it turned out perfectly. The serving size is perfect for me. As I would eat all the scones if I made a full batch. I did craisins and chopped almonds in mine.
I love hearing that – so glad you enjoyed it!
I used whole wheat pastry flour, added grated cheddar, dried chives, onion+garlic powder, and cut the sugar. This was honestly one of the best things I have ever made. I think I used a little less milk, but this recipe is a gem. Thanks so much for sharing.
Oh, I love the savory take on it! Yum!
Oh, this is nice… just ONE scone for a special morning. I will add 3 drops of almond extract and toss in some slivered pieces with the cranberries. I may also shred a bit of lemon peel into the batter. Thanks so much for posting this recipe!
I’m so glad you found this recipe – your mix-ins sound amazing!
I’ve made this recipe several times. Every time is a success. I often have mornings where I’m not very hungry so having just one scone with coffee is perfect and I don’t feel guilty about using a bunch of ingredients and having an entire batch. The scone is buttery and just sweet enough.
I realized it makes 2 smaller scones so once I doubled it and had 4 little ones like what they sell at Starbucks near me, a lot of fun to share.
I’m so glad you love it! And that’s a genius idea to split it up into mini-scones – I never thought of doing that!
Hi. Would you need to make any adjustments if you wanted to leave out the mix-ins?
Hey Romi! No adjustments needed if you’re eliminating them!
Thanks. Tried it and it tasted great but i think the temperature is too high since the outside started burning while the inside was still a bit undercooked. I’ll just try it lower and slower next time.
This was the best scone I’ve ever had! And the fact that it was so simple made it that much better!
Yay! I’m so glad you love it!!!
The first time I made this recipe I split it into two smaller scones. The second time I made this recipe I doubled all the ingredients and it came out a tad salty. The third time I doubled all ingredients except for the salt, added an extra tablespoon of butter and sprinkled some raw sugar on top and it was great! I get 4 moist and crusty cranberry walnut scones. The third time I even made a little powdered sugar glaze to drizzle on top. This is such a simple, straightforward, and quick recipe I’m in love!
Oh man, you had me at crunchy sugar – I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe!!!
It is so wonderful to be able to just make one of these!! Scones have to be eaten fresh out of the oven; they get stale fast. Thank you so much for figuring this out!!! I really appreciate it.
I’m so glad you like the recipe Carol! Definitely one of my favorites as well!
I came across this website because I wanted just one scone, for myself! I made one with coconut and dark chocolate. The result was a warm and fluffy scone, tasting somewhat like a biscuit! I paired it with marionberry jam, which was delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe!!
YUM! I’m so glad you liked the recipe Katie – it really is a keeper in my book too!
I didn’t think that these would work for me, but wow, was I surprised. They’re absolutely delicious, soft, and they baked just wonderfully. Thank you so so much for this!
I’m so glad you liked it! It is definitely one of my favorite recipes yet!
Oh my goodness!!!!!! This hit the spot thank you so much for this amazing recipe! It was so light and fluffy I could have eaten three of these! I made a blueberry scone this morning. I can’t wait to make another flavor tomorrow!
I’m so glad you liked it!!!
Perfect!! I am always tempted to eat allll of the scones if I make them. I’m excited to try this!
I hope you love it Jessica!
These are great but soo sweet! Next time I think I’ll use much less sugar!
I’m so glad you liked it!!!
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Absolutely to die for!! Took less and thirty minutes and absolutely worth it. I used blueberries and chocolate chips for my mix in!
Yay! So glad you loved it – that reminds me, I should make one today!!!
This looks amazing! One question, would it be possible to add in 1 tbsp of orange juice for the fill in and do the other 1 tbsp of dried cranberries, or will the extra liquid make the dough less workable? Thanks!
Hey Carolina! If you add any more liquid then it will definitely make the dough too wet. Nuts, dried fruit, citrus zest or chocolate are all fair game though!
This scone was absolute perfection though next time I’m probably going to omit the salt. I initially halved it to 1/8 tsp and it was a bit too salty for my taste. Really lovely recipe though thanks! 🙂
I’m so glad you liked it! And so appreciate the feedback on the salt; I’ll have to try it with less and see how it compares!
hey i just found this out if you want a slightly different taste use your favorite coffee creamer for milk its sooooooo good
This is an excellent single-serve recipe. I am allergic to wheat and made this gluten free with a mixture of white rice flour and tapioca starch and 1/2 tsp of xanthan gum. I made with Earth Balance margarine and soy milk, which also happened to made this vegan. My add ins were raspberries and a splash of almond flavoring. It turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
I’m so glad you liked it Cherree! And thank you for sharing your changes – I’m always glad to know that these recipes can be made gluten-free too 🙂
Used to eat lunch at a scone shop that is now out of business. Mediterranean scone (feta, black olive, roasted red pepper) and a side salad. I miss it so, but now I can make my own scone lunch!!
wow, that Mediterranean scone sounds AMAZING – i’ll have to try that!
This quick and easy recipe is genius. I just made one before work this morning. Used only a pinch of sugar and a tad more salt because my mix-ins were fresh basil and Vermont sharp cheddar! Thank you!
thanks Michael! i’m so glad you liked it. and the cheddar and basil sound amazing – i’m going to try that combo this week!
I love scones, this is a great idea!
Very cool idea! And far less dangerous than a whole batchful of scones!
Such a fun idea. No temptation to eat more than one. Perfect with my will power.
I am making this for breakfast right now! A little Friday indulgence 🙂
I am sticking this in my back pocket for the next time I am home alone!Love you!
Girl! I am in love with your recipes for one! So up my alley! I’ve got to try this!
The coffee cake in a jar was great but this…easy and fabulous! I’m the only one in my family who likes scones so I would have to eat alllll of them. Not that I’d mind but my waistline might. I love this scone for one!
I’m loving this recipe! “Cooking for one” recipes are a godsend, and now that you’ve created this, I will join you in a new scone a day!
mmmmm…buttery buttery scones sound like a great idea right about now.
This is so great! Now you don’t have to share with anyone either 🙂
Love it. I still have a freezer-bag full of scones from the last time I made them– they were delicious, but you just don’t need 20 scones, you know?!
Cooking for one is where it’s at! That way there is no evidence that you made it and ate it all my yourself- just be sure to do the dishes! Ha!
Loving these “for 1” recipes!
Yum! This sounds awesome!!
I always want to make scones, and I never do it because I don’t know what to do with 8 or 12 of them. This is perfect!
This is adorable – typically single serving baked goods don’t end up being the right consistency, but this looks perfectly crumbly for only 1 Tbsp of butter!