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About this recipe
This gluten-free scone recipe yields a soft, buttery, and deeply comforting bake, the kind of recipe you return to again and again for a proper afternoon tea.
Scones can be tricky to adapt for gluten-free cooking, but getting the texture right makes all the difference. The goal is a scone that stays light, rises beautifully, and holds together when sliced, without becoming dry or crumbly.
This version uses a simple gluten-free flour blend and everyday pantry ingredients. If you’ve recently started cooking gluten-free, it’s a highly rewarding recipe to build your confidence in classic British baking.
If you already have gluten-free flour in your cupboard from another recipe on the site, you’re already most of the way there.
If you’re new to gluten-free baking, you might also find our guide to gluten-free flour blends helpful.
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Recipe Details
Gluten-Free Scones
What you’ll need to know
Gluten-Free Kitchen Tested
“A proper afternoon tea is one of the things I missed most after my coeliac diagnosis.
Living with coeliac disease means missing out on spontaneous bakery trips, but this scone recipe brings that joy right back into the kitchen. The texture is beautifully soft, and it’s forgiving enough for beginner gluten-free bakers.
We make these on lazy Sunday afternoons or when hosting friends. They slice perfectly for a generous layer of clotted cream and jam, and they freeze wonderfully too.
If you’re missing a classic cream tea, this is the perfect recipe to regain your confidence.“
Maria
Living with coeliac disease
Baking
15 minutes
12 minutes
27 minutes
8 scones
Easy
Gluten-Free Flour Blend & Xanthan Gum
Gluten-Free (Easily adapted to Dairy-Free)
Low cost
Yes, freezes well
Afternoon tea or a weekend breakfast
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Ingredients & Method
This gluten-free banana bread recipe is designed to be simple, reliable and adaptable for gluten-free baking.
The ingredients and method are listed here, but the sections include extra guidance that can help you get the best result, especially if you’re new to gluten-free baking.
You’ll find tips for achieving the right texture, possible substitutions if you’re missing an ingredient, and advice on how to store or freeze it.
Once you’ve made it a couple of times, it becomes one of those dependable recipes you can bake without thinking too much.
Helpful answers for common gluten-free baking questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can scones be made gluten-free?
Why did my gluten-free scones not rise?
Do I need xanthan gum for gluten-free scones?
Can I make these scones dairy-free?
Can I freeze gluten-free scones?
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