Scone

Make the lightest, fluffiest scones with just a few ingredients - the secret ingredient in these scrumptious scones is lemonade!

Create beautifully light and fluffy scones with this basic scone recipe. Serve scones with cream and jam for a lovely afternoon tea

Whip up a batch of classic scones and pair with jam and whipped cream for a timeless treat that's perfect for an afternoon tea or snack

These scrumptious scones put leftover pumpkin to excellent use. They're light and fluffy, and the sprinkle of Parmesan on the top adds so much flavour. Enjoy fresh out of the oven, slathered in butter, with a cup of tea.

This cheese and bacon scone recipe takes this Kiwi staple to delicious new heights. Serve slathered with plenty of butter with your morning or afternoon cuppa

These are the only scones to make if you’re after a recipe that’s super-charged with cheese. The recipe comes from Nici Wickes’ mum’s local café, but they’ve adjusted the recipe by adding chives for extra zing!

Perfect for your next picnic

There's only one thing better than a warm scone, and that's a warm scone slathered in homemade jam! Try these tasty chocolate chip buttermilk scones with our exquisite cherry jam.

Scones made with mashed potato!? Nici Wickes's scrumptious tatie scones with smoked salmon and dill cream are the perfect filling weekend breakfast or brunch.

There is something great about baking on Sunday, so try these scrumptious rose and vanilla scones that are brilliant served with cream and macerated strawberries and enjoyed with a hot cup of tea.

For the perfect afternoon tea treat try this delicious feijoa ginger scones that are fantastic served warm with fast feijoa jam and cream

Nici Wickes' hot cross bun scone recipe is a triumph! Serve warm from the oven and slathered with butter for the ultimate Easter treat. They're also gluten-free, so they're perfect for sharing. Win!

Scone fans will fall head over heels for this pinwheel recipe. Combining two of our favourite savoury bakes, these pinwheel scones are spiked with olives, pesto and plenty of cheese then baked 'til perfectly golden

Scone lovers won't be able to resist this pistachio scone recipe. Spiked with pistachio nuts and paired with lush lemon curd mascarpone, these golden scones are perfect served with a hot cuppa

Nici Wickes' little scones are delicious! This recipe has a wonderful savoury twist from the addition of thyme and fennel, both of which go beautifully with blackberry jam and lemon curd respectively

Nici Wickes' roasted pear and blue cheese scones recipe is insanely easy to make and the flavour is wonderful, with little bursts of sweetness from the pears and tanginess from blue cheese

This kumara and smoked bacon scones recipe takes this Kiwi classic to delicious new heights! Serve these perfectly savoury scones slathered in butter for afternoon tea

Indulge in a classic with this delicious buttermilk scones recipe. Serve with a smear of fruity jam and a big dollop of freshly whipped cream along with a hot cuppa

This apple and scone cake recipe creates a delicious afternoon tea treat that's perfect for sharing. Enjoy in thick slices with a dollop of thickened cream or yoghurt

Tauranga's Nourish Café shares the recipe for their much-loved date scones. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee

Cheese scones just like Mum makes! Wonderfully light and fluffy, this cheese scone recipe is fantastic served for morning or afternoon tea slathered with plenty of butter

This recipe produces flaky layered scones with a delicate hint of mandarin and spice. The secret to ‘light’ scones is to work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible

These wonderfully light, buttery olive and rosemary scones are fantastic recipe to have on hand. Serve warm with butter and enjoy with friends or family for a lovely afternoon tea

Delicious and perfect to share with friends and family; zucchini, feta and corn wedges from Australian Women's Weekly.

These scones really pack a punch with rocket and a double dose of cheese – feta in the scones and cheddar on the top. Slathered in butter, a warm scone is true comfort food, right?

Heavenly High Tea - Who said indulgent socials can't be healthy? These raw, vegan, gluten-free recipes from Maz Valcorza's whole food cafe Sadhana Kitchen are as nutritious as they are moreish - Fig and date scones with blueberry chia jam and coconut cream. Photography by Rodney Macuja/bauersyndication.com.au

These decadent gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones are the perfect accompaniment for morning or afternoon tea - simply divine!

Sweet and delicate, these strawberry scones are the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy warm with a dollop of jam and cream.

This tasty scone-like damper loaf will be a hearty start to the day. It is great with soup and travels well tucked in beside a thermos of tea.

I know it’s not the old-fashioned way of making jam, but it is foolproof and sometimes you just need to know it’s going to work and set perfectly.

These golden, fluffy scones are absolutely beautiful with sweet berries mixed throughout. Serve your scones warm, split open with a dollop of thick cream and some fresh raspberries for a perfect afternoon tea.

Crisp, warm scones, a flavour-filled jam and melting cream – perfection!

A family favourite - these glorious apple, ricotta and cinnamon scones are wonderful served warm from the oven with a spread of butter or fresh cream.

Golden, fluffy and packed full of oozing chocolate chunks, these beautiful coffee spiced scones are wonderful served warm with a pot of tea as an indulgent morning treat.

These traditional Good Friday hot cross buns taste extra special with the addition of chocolate. Give as Easter gifts ... or serve to the family for morning or afternoon tea.

Packed full of nuts and fruit, these delicious freshly baked scones are wonderful served warm with fresh cream.

There is nothing more satisfying than freshly baked goods wafting with scents of apple and cinnamon. These buns are perfect for morning teas, desserts for the family and kids lunches!

These light and fluffy scones are made without butter to create a beautiful morning tea treat with less fat. Serve them warm with a slice of sweet jam for a beautiful treat.

Golden and fluffy, these beautiful buttermilk scones are full of sweet juicy blueberries and crunchy pecans. Serve toasted with a dollop of whipped cream for a perfect morning tea.

Chopped dates and walnuts give this traditional English teatime treat a contemporary makeover.

Who doesn't love a fresh fruit scone? This recipe, with orange and cranberry, is best served with cream and a pot of hot tea.

I know it’s not the old-fashioned way of making jam, but it is fool proof and sometimes you just need to know it’s going to work and set perfectly. You can use either fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries) but also thawed frozen berries. I used half and half. The little knob of butter […]

If desired, add a pinch of salt to flour when sifting. This is optional, but it does enhance flavour of scones. Leftover dough can be lightly kneaded and rolled for extra scones, but these will be harder and tougher than the first batch due to the extra handling. Scones can be made in the food […]

A delish recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch with your loved ones. You can add some lemon zest which goes very well with blueberries.

Tasty and moist.

Alexa Johnston packs a perfect spring picnic. It’s not summer yet, but finding a sheltered spot in the sun to have a simple spring picnic can make the warmer days seem a little closer. Take a thermos of hot tea, a bottle of homemade lime or lemon cordial and some fizzy water, savoury cheese scones and butter, a few apples – and a tin full of delicious apricot and cranberry picnic slice. Even if it rains, you’ll be happy.

No choc bits? Use chopped dark and white eating chocolate instead. Note

MAKES 16 You can use your own combination of your favourite dried fruits instead of the dates, apricots and figs. Note

This fudge sauce will thicken on standing. Note

Serve this loaf for brunch or lunch, topped with shaved prosciutto and sliced tomato. Note

Make mini scones. Press dough out onto a floured surface to 2cm thick. Using a small round pastry cutter, cut into rounds and place on a greased baking tray; cooking time will vary. Scone dough should be soft and sticky and just hold its shape. For a Light scone, don’t overmix the scone dough. Cook […]

Vegetables add a subtle flavour and texture to these tempting baking treats by Sophie Gray

Don’t over-knead dough. Scones are best made on day of serving. Note

To reheat scones, wrap in foil and place in an oven preheated to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) for 10 minutes or until warmed. Note

Make the lightest, fluffiest scones with just a few ingredients - the secret ingredient is lemonade!

These dense, sweet scones are beautiful drizzled with a sweet icing glaze. Enjoy one with a cup of coffee for a delicious afternoon tea or mid-morning snack.

Perfect to share!

Handle scone dough very lightly – it’s the secret to success. Note

A pinch salt can be added to the flour when sifting. This is optional, but it enhances the flavour. Scones can be made in a food processor using the “pulse” action. Note

These scrumptious date scones are brilliant enjoyed with friends and family for afternoon tea accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee

To warm honey, measure it into a small, microwave-safe bowl using an oiled spoon. Heat in microwave on high (100%) power 10 seconds. Note

With Easter fast approaching, try a new take on hot cross buns in the form of chocolatey scones.

Make sandwich fingers using white and multigrain bread. Fill with your choice of: Shaved ham, tomatoes, swiss cheese and seeded mustard Aioli, cucumber and rocket Chicken mayo – mix shredded meat from half a barbecued chicken, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 finely chopped celery stalk, 1/2 finely chopped red onion and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. Note

You can have a batch of these delicious scones on the table in around 20 minutes. Serve them warm with jam and cream for morning or afternoon tea.

Use a light touch and be careful not to over-mix the dough or the scrolls will be tough. Note

Mini chocolate orange scones

The addition of buttermilk makes these scones particularly light. Scones are best baked immediately after mixing, and in a hot oven, to ensure maximum rise

Recipe is best made just before serving. Old-fashioned cast gem irons are available from specialty cookware shops or second-hand shops. Note