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rhubarb scones

The Best Flaky Rhubarb Scones Recipe

A perfect summer baking recipe featuring fresh rhubarb, cold butter layers, and expert bakery techniques for flaky, sweet-tart scones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American / British Pastry
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Kitchen scale
  • Large mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter (or fork)
  • sharp knife or bench scraper
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Weighed for absolute accuracy
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Frozen or ice-cold, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup Fresh Rhubarb Chopped into small 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Completely chilled
  • 1 Large Egg Cold
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Sugar Optional, for a crunchy top crust