How to Make Banana Scones

Easy-to-make banana scones that are a great way to use up old bananas.

  • Makes: 4 scones

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose/plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 tbsp (45g) butter, cold
  • 4-5 tbsp milk (60-75mL) (or light cream)
  • 1/2 tsp (2mL) vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup banana, diced (approximately half a medium banana)

Steps

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    Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and ginger. Cut butter into a few chunks and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips.
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    Mix the milk and vanilla in a small glass. Pour about 4 tablespoons into the flour mixture and stir until the mixture starts to come together. Add the banana chunks and continue to stir, adding more milk if necessary, until dough comes together.
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    Pat dough into a disk about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Cut into four sections with a knife and place each on baking sheet.
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    Bake at 400ºF/200ºC for 17-20 minutes, until light gold.
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    Cool on wire rack or eat warm. These scones are best the day they are made.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Should the banana chunks be cold, as well as the butter?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Put your bananas in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes before making these so they don't become completely mashed during mixing, and there are still chunks.
  • Question
    Why don't scones rise?
    Caitlin
    Caitlin
    Community Answer
    Cakes and cookies rise because they have baking soda in them. Scones only have baking powder, so they do not rise.
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Things You'll Need

  • Medium bowl
  • Small glass
  • Knife
  • Baking sheet/tray
  • Wire cooling rack

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Updated: August 10, 2021
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Categories: Baking
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