55 Nan-approved scone recipes

Nan will always make the best scones, but knowing the recipes she swears by will ensure you make scones Nan would be proud to eat, too.

Here, we’ve got 55 of the best scone recipes on the planet. They’re made with just a handful of ingredients, and all meet the scone trifecta: sky-high, fluffy and golden.

Easiest-ever air fryer scones

They're called the easiest-ever air fryer scones for a reason. All it takes is 3 ingredients and you'll soon have warm, old-fashioned scones ready to spread jam and cream over.

Coffee scones

These coffee scones are the mouthwatering twist on an afternoon tea classic. They're delicious on their own or with a cuppa.

3-ingredient air fryer scones (they're so light and fluffy!)

These super-simple scones are the perfect way to celebrate afternoon tea with friends. They're perfect with jam and cream!

10-minute dried apricot and white Chocolate scones

With dried apricots and white chocolate, and extra drizzle of white chocolate over the top, these scones are quick to make, quick to bake and delicious for morning or afternoon tea.

Easy matcha scones

Fluffy warm scones with Japanese twist. Enjoy little bit bitter taste of matcha with cold cream and fresh strawberries, for the perfect afternoon tea treat.

Caramel oat scones

These oat scones have a rich caramel flavour from the brown sugar and delicious caramel drizzle. They make a nice change from your regular jam and cream scones.

Sweet Potato Scones

Similar to pumpkin scones, but made with sweet potato.

Ginger beer scones

Classic scones with a twist of spicy ginger beer. You'll be making this your new go-to recipe. This delicious recipe is courtesy of sensiblespice.

Everyone has their family favourite scone recipe, but my partner Brendan makes the most incredible scones. We whipped up these together for an afternoon treat with a cup of tea. So here you go, I'm sharing his secret scone recipe (not so secret anymore).