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Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes » Simple Kefir Scones

Simple Kefir Scones

Published: Dec 2, 2022 · Modified: Mar 14, 2023 by Lynn Polito · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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Buttery and delicious, these Kefir scones are perfect for your next breakfast or brunch topped with soft butter and sweet jam! You won't buy scones again after you see how easy they are to make at home!

Three scones are on a cutting board.
The scones are delicious slathered with jam!

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Scones are the perfect recipe to make for a brunch or breakfast. They are easy to make and they do not need any heavy equipment like a food processor or a stand mixer. They are buttery and delicious! The best part is, you can add anything you want to scones too! More on that later!

If you like scones, you have to try these delicious sourdough scones too!

This recipe is brought to you in collaboration with Lifeway Kefir. Thank you for supporting the brands that make my blog possible!

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  • What is Kefir?
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  • Let's Make Kefir Scones!
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  • More Kefir Recipes
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A scone is on a cutting board with a bottle of plain kefir in the background.

What is Kefir?

Kefir is a tart and tangy cultured milk. It is full of good-for-you probiotics and is high in calcium and protein. In this recipe, we are using kefir where you would normally use buttermilk. The consistency is a little thicker than buttermilk and gives the bread a tang that you don't get from regular milk or water.

Ingredients You'll Need

An overhead shot of the ingredients for kefir scones.
You only need a few simple ingredients for these scones!
  • Whole Milk Kefir.  Lifeway is my favorite brand!
  • All purpose flour. Bread flour will work too.
  • Leavening agents. You will need both baking soda and baking powder.
  • Butter. Refrigerated or very cold.
  • Sugar. To give the scones a little sweetness.

Let's Make Kefir Scones!

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a large bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well to combine.

Cut the butter into pieces and add the butter to the large bowl. Mix the butter into the flour with your hands or with a wooden spoon. Add the kefir and mix until the ingredients are just combined.

The dry ingredients are added to a large bowl.
Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
The butter and kefir are added to the large bowl.
Cut the butter into pieces and add kefir to the large bowl.

Lynn's Tip! Do not overmix the mixture. It should be crumbly and the butter pieces should be visible in the mixture.

Place the mixture onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a disk. It will be crumbly, but the dough will form into a disk.

Cut the disk into 8 triangles. Place the triangles on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the scones are just golden brown. Serve immediately.

The dough is on a cutting board cut into 8 pieces.
You can cut the scones into triangles or circles.
The kefir scones are on a baking sheet ready to go in the oven
Leave some room between the scones as they do spread.

Variations

  • Serve these scones with strawberry jam, peach jam, mixed berry jam, or apple butter.
  • Add chocolate chips! Mix in chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Mix in berries! Add in blueberries or strawberries for a fruity scone.
  • Add flavorings! You can use a flavored kefir or you can add in vanilla extract.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you freeze kefir scones?

Yes! These scones freeze beautifully! Cool them to room temperature and place them in a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.

How long will they stay fresh?

Once the scones are cooled to room temperature, place them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Can I make them into a different shape?

Yes! You can use a biscuit cutter instead of cutting them into triangles. Bake them as you would the triangles.

A close up shot with the bottle in the background.
These are freezer friendly too!

More Kefir Recipes

  • Mixed Berry Kefir Smoothie
  • Kefir Bread
  • Strawberry Kefir Ice Cream
  • Blueberry Kefir Bread
  • Kefir Snickerdoodles
  • Kefir Cornbread
  • Vanilla Kefir Muffins
  • Sweet Kefir Mango Pancakes

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Three scones are on a cutting board.

Simple Kefir Scones

Buttery and delicious, these Kefir scones are perfect for your next breakfast or brunch topped with soft butter and sweet jam! You won't buy scones again after you see how easy they are to make at home!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Scones
Calories: 543kcal
Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cutting Board
  • Knives

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • ½ cups Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Butter Cold
  • 1 cup Kefir

Instructions

  • Cut the butter into pieces. Set it aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well.
  • Add the cut up butter and kefir to the bowl. With your hands, mix until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a disk. Cut the disk into 8 pieces. Place the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.

Notes

  • Place the baked scones into an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze the scones for 3 months.
  • An optional step is to brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle them with a little bit of sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg
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