Drop Scones, also known as Scotch pancakes, are delicious fluffy scones that are smaller and thicker than the typical pancake.
Drop Scones get their name from the characteristic way the butter is “dropped” into the pan in scoops when frying the Drop Scone pieces.
About Our Homemade Drop Scones
As we were growing up, my mother would make us these delightful homemade drop scones during tea time as well as for breakfast.
These easy drop scones became one of those predictable delights she would bring us during our visiting days when we later joined boarding school.
I would later make this classic Drop Scones recipe as a single young woman in my own little aboard and later as a wife and mother.
I hadn’t thought much about this scones recipe, after all, I grew up eating fluffy drop scones at my mother’s table.
Responses to Our Easy and Quick Scones Recipe
What would later amaze me were the reactions of those who would eat these quick Drop Scones at our table. I’m not sure I can keep track of those who asked for this recipe, or those who would watch me make them to learn.
Most of those who ate the Drop Scones as well as those who watched me make them would be amazed that these scones took such a short time to make. One wouldn’t need a blender or mixer either to make the butter. It actually is one of the easiest Drop Scone recipes I have come across.
A Budget-friendly Breakfast Recipe
I have also toned down the ingredients significantly to reduce on unnecessary calories while maintaining the deliciousness of these delightful Drop Scones. This makes the recipe very budget-friendly too.
Simply arm yourself with a wooden spoon, the ingredients, a pan, and your source of heat, and you are good to go!
Sharing our Breakfast Scones Recipe
I knew this drop scones recipe was one to share considering its simplicity, absolutely great taste, available ingredients, short preparation time, and lots of positive feedback.
It fit the bill of a simple, easy-to-make quick breakfast recipe at home to enhance your hospitality for the glory of God. As you know, this is our goal on this website!
This Drop Scones recipe is one of our very popular recipes over on YouTube. Never mind that it was one of those awkwardly done videos that was produced when I was still learning the ropes of the YouTube world! You can watch the video here.
You can serve these British scones for your breakfast and tea times as we often do.
I know too that there are those days when you must have something to serve the family and or guests, and you just don’t have lots of time! This is also an easy brunch recipe to go for. When you try this easy recipe, you will see what I mean. these scones will be ready in no time!
The Drop Scones Recipe Ingredients:
Here are the very simple affordable ingredients you will need to make delicious drop scones at home.
All-purpose Flour:
You can work with any good quality all purpose flour
Baking powder:
When using baking powder, work with the baking powder brand you trust. Ensure though your baking powder has not expired.
Sugar:
Sugar enhances the taste of the Drop Scones. You can work with the measurement I have given you in the recipe or work with the amount of sugar you prefer.
Salt:
A little salt goes a long way to enhance the taste of your drop scones.
Egg
Egg enhances the taste of the drop scones and helps give them the soft fluffy texture that you will love.
Milk
Milk helps give the drop scones a softness that makes them very tasty and delicious.
Go ahead and try this Drop Scones recipe! You will not be disappointed.
Let’s jump right into the recipe!
Easy Drop Scones Recipe| Quick Breakfast Recipe. No Mixer Needed
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 drop scone/ pan cake turner
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Fork
- 2 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 tbsps sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup water (You can use milk instead of water)
- Some cooking oil to shallow fry
Instructions
- Step One:Begin by adding all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.Give them a good mix with your wooden spoon until they are evenly combined.
- Step Two:Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the egg and the cup of milk. Mix with the wooden spoon.As the butter gets heavier, add the water (or milk) a little at a time while mixing with your wooden spoon until all the ingredients are well incorporated.Still using your wooden spoon, beat the mixture to a smooth heavy paste that will easily drop in your pan. ( The butter shouldn't be runny though) This should take you a few minutes.
- Step Three:Place your frying pan on the stove burner and switch your stove on. Give it a few minutes to heat up then add the cooking oil. I'm working with a 10" pan. I will therefore pour 4 tablespoons of the oil into my pan. Incase your pan is smaller, adjust the cooking oil accordingly.Give the cooking oil about a minute to get a little hot then reduce the flame to medium to low heat.Use a tablespoon to scoop the butter and drop a tablespoon of the butter into the pan. Ensure to focus on one point as you drop the butter for it to spread out from there to form a fairly round scone. For a 10" to 11" pan, I will usually drop about 7 to 8 scoops into the pan.
- Step Four:Give the drop scones a minute to two minutes to fry. Once the drop scone pieces begin to form bubbles on the surface and to firm up, turn them over. For ease of turning, I will usually use a fork in one hand to poke the scone on the edge to hold it in place and a tablespoon in my other hand. I will then place the tablespoon under the scone. With the fork holding the scone in place, I will use the spoon to turn over the scone as shown in the picture. This way, each drop scone holds together nicely and is less messy.Turn all the scones over and let them fry until cooked through and with a nice golden color.
- Step Five:Turn them again and give them another 30 or so seconds to fry on that side incase of any raw butter that might have strayed on that side during the turning of the drop scones. Your Drop Scones are now ready!Transfer them to a tray or platter lined with paper towels. The paper towels absorb any excess cooking oil.
- Step Six:Repeat the process until all the drop scones are ready.Serve fresh with a suitable accompaniment or beverage.I love them with my Kenyan tea!Enjoy!Enhance your hospitality for the glory of God.
Thank you for this recipe Clara. A gem 💎
you’re welcome Carol, I’m grateful you love it!