Name: Birthday Cake Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 scones
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 100 grams instant vanilla pudding mix; 0.75 cup cold salted butter; 0.5 cup white chocolate*; 0.25 cup colored sprinkles; 0.5 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Birthday Cake Scones

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Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and pudding mix. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the pieces are about the size of peas. Stir in the chopped white chocolate and sprinkles.

In another small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add to the flour/butter mixture and stir until the dough starts to come together.

Turn onto the counter and use your hands to gently knead the dough and form it into 3 disks each around 3 inches in diameter. Cut each disk into quarters and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between each scone for them to cool.

Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and top with additional white chocolate if desired. Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Temperature is Key 🧈
Use VERY cold butter and grate it using a box grater for the flakiest, most tender scones possible - this creates perfect butter pockets during baking.
Pudding Mix Magic 🎂
The instant vanilla pudding mix is your secret weapon for extra moisture and intense birthday cake flavor - don't skip this ingredient!
Minimal Mixing Technique 🥣
Mix the dough just until it comes together to prevent tough scones - overworking develops gluten and creates dense, chewy results.
Sprinkle Strategy 🌈
Add sprinkles both in the dough and on top for maximum birthday cake visual appeal - fold them gently to prevent color bleeding.
Freezing for Perfection ❄️
Chill the shaped scones for 15-20 minutes before baking to help them maintain their shape and create a more pronounced rise.