How to Bake Scones in a Pan

A hot scone is a delicious complement to any meal.

Scones are a wonderful treat for a snack, breakfast or even at dinner. Scones are usually prepared with a baking sheet, but it is possible to use a pan for scones. Part of a scone's identity is in fully cooked edges, so don't use a pan and simply fill it with scone batter. But you can use a scone pan -- specifically designed for scones, especially scones made from a mix -- or use a deeper pan in place of a baking sheet.

Instructions

1. Prepare your scone batter according to recipe.

2. Grease scone pan.

3. Fill wedges of scone pan if using a traditional scone pan. If using a normal baking pan, cut dough into triangles or rounds before putting batter into the pan, leaving space between so each scone can bake.

4. Bake according to recipe directions.

5. Remove from pan.

6. Eat plain, with butter, jam or whipped cream as a topping.

Tips & Warnings

• Cut in the butter or shortening, whichever your recipe calls for. It will greatly improve the texture of your scone.

References

• King Arthur Flour: Two recipes for your scone pan
• "Simply Scones: Quick and Easy Recipes for More Than 70 Delicious Scones and Spreads"; Leslie Wiener and Barbara Albright: 1988
• Joy of Baking: Scone Recipes