Espresso scones
A recipe for invigorating and flavorful American cookies with coffee and coffee glaze.
Bake espresso scones with me today — coffee cookies topped with a coffee glaze. These popular American cookies/scones are a perfect idea for a sweet breakfast that provides an energy boost for a long time. Coffee scones taste amazing, and just one serving is enough to keep you full. Be sure to check out my recipe with photos and a video, and see how to make delicious coffee cookies.
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Espresso scones step-by-step recipe
If you like simple and quick recipes that also taste great and can be taken to work or university, then try this recipe.
Espresso scones recipe with video
Wyposażenie
- Large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Składniki
ingredients for espresso scones
- 300-350 g wheat flour – all-purpose (2 – 2 and 1/3 cups)
- 50 g sugar (1/4 cup)
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 130 g butter (cold, in pieces)
- 150 ml buttermilk (cold)
- 30 ml espresso (cooled)
- approx. 10-20 g coffee beans (optional)
ingredients for coffee glaze
- 100 g powdered sugar (2/3 cup)
- 2-3 tablespoons coffee
additionally
- 1 egg
- some milk
Instrukcja
How to make coffee scones step by step
Step 1 – preparations
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees – top/bottom heat mode.
- Chop the coffee beans – if you are using them.approx. 10-20 g coffee beans
Step 2 – preparing the dough
- Pour 300 g of flour into a large bowl, add sugar, baking powder, and cold butter – rub together into a crumble.300-350 g wheat flour – all-purpose, 50 g sugar, 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, 130 g butter
- Add buttermilk and coffee to the dough – knead the dough – if the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.150 ml buttermilk, 30 ml espresso
- Add chopped coffee (if desired) to the dough and knead briefly.
Step 3 – preparing the scones
- Remove the scone dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Form the dough into a flat disc about 1-1.5 cm thick.
- Cut the dough into 8 roughly equal pieces.
- Gently separate the scones.
- Brush the cookies with egg mixed with a little milk.1 egg, some milk
Krok 4 – pieczenie scones
- Bake the scones for about 20–25 minutes, until they rise nicely and turn golden brown.
- After baking, let them cool down, but you can eat them while they’re still warm.
Step 5 – prepare the coffee glaze
- Pour the powdered sugar into a bowl and gradually add the coffee, mixing until you get a slightly runny (but still thick) glaze.100 g powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons coffee
- Brush the scones.
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Coffee scones with glaze – notes
I found the recipe for espresso scones on Pinterest, and since I’m a coffee lover, I absolutely had to try it. The author makes a large batch, and I made only 8 — my family can’t eat more than that ;) I also slightly adapted the recipe to Polish standards and my own taste. The scones aren’t very sweet, as I only added 1/4 cup of sugar to the dough, so it’s definitely not worth skipping the glaze layer — especially since it tastes amazing thanks to the addition of brewed coffee. Definitely give it a try!
What ingredients are necessary to make coffee cookies?
To make these scones, you will need just a few basic ingredients, easily available in any store. Below I provide a short list of the products I used, as well as possible substitutes.
- coffee – I added 30 ml of cooled espresso to the dough; you can also use instant coffee — about 1 teaspoon per 30 ml of water. In addition to brewed coffee, I also added some chopped coffee beans to enhance the coffee flavor of the scones.
- buttermilk – It should be natural buttermilk; instead of it, you can use kefir or a thinner natural yogurt, or in a pinch, milk. If the dough becomes too sticky after adding milk, add more flour.
- butter – In my case, it’s extra butter with 82% fat content; you can optionally replace it with a mix, or with good-quality plant-based butter.
What can be used to replace coffee in scones?
If you don’t like coffee but still want scones, you can replace the espresso by adding more buttermilk. You can substitute chopped coffee beans with chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. You can use either dark or milk chocolate, depending on how sweet you like your baked goods.
How to store scones?
Scones are best eaten on the first and second day. Those you don’t eat right away should be placed in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out. You can also refresh them by briefly reheating them in the microwave. Scones without glaze can also be cut in half and toasted :)
I hope you enjoy these coffee scones (coffee cookies) and that they’ll be a hit with you and your loved ones, and that you’ll happily use this recipe. I would be extremely happy if you shared your thoughts in the comments under the recipe :)
And if you like coffee sweets, be sure to also try my recipe for baked coffee doughnuts or the Italian coffee dessert.
Recommended scones recipes
Also check out my other scone recipes in different flavor variations and with various additions. Here I recommend, among others, three such recipes, and there are many more on the blog.
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Coffee Scones Recipe
I invite you to try these very simple and quick American-style scones, perfect for breakfast or as a snack during the day. Made with espresso and whole coffee beans, these scones will give you a morning energy boost and keep you going all day long.
The simple step-by-step recipe, complete with process photos and a short video, guarantees that anyone can master baking scones in the comfort of their own kitchen. If you enjoy American and British cuisine, you absolutely must try this recipe!
