How Long Can You Keep Scone Dough Before Baking

Keep scone dough as cold as possible. To avoid over-spreading, I recommend chilling the shaped scones for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator before baking. In fact, you can even refrigerate overnight for a quick breakfast in the morning! Bake until golden brown.

Can you make scone dough ahead of time?

“Baking should be fun, and scones are not difficult.” You can even make the dough ahead, shape it into rounds and refrigerate it overnight or freeze it ahead, then bake it in the morning, says Mary Gassen of Noe Valley Bakery.

Should you rest scones before baking?

Place the scones on the baking tray and leave them to rest for a few minutes to let the baking powder work. … Bake the scones in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes, or until the scones are risen and golden-brown. Leave the scones to cool, then split in half and add butter, jam and clotted cream to serve.