25 Scone Recipes for a Better Breakfast

Baking scones in the morning fills the kitchen with a warm, comforting aroma and sets a cozy tone for the day. Scones are best served warm, when their exteriors are slightly crisp and give way to a soft, buttery interior. When paired with a dollop of clotted cream, jam or a pat of butter, scones turn an ordinary breakfast into a moment of simple luxury. Whether it’s a savory cheese recipe or a sweet and nutty version, there’s sure to be a scone to suit your fancy. Start off strong with Food Network Kitchen’s best scone recipe. This recipe is designed to taste great as written (especially when smeared with butter and jam) or to serve as a jumping-off point for endless creativity and imagination. Try mixing in a cup of your favorite fresh or dried fruit or topping them with an interesting glaze.

This recipe works well as a make-ahead dough that can be baked the morning of. They’re flavored with a combination of orange zest and dried cranberries and drizzled with orange-infused icing.

Though saffron is often seen in savory recipes, it adds a gorgeous floral note to baked goods. Filled with dried fruit and topped with coarse sugar, these tender scones bake to a beautiful golden color that will astound and amaze.

While many scone recipes are simple and light, there are plenty that veer towards dessert. These chocolate coffee scones are sweet and rich with a nice hit of bitterness from the coffee to keep the flavor from being too sweet.