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Keto Scone - Buttery, Low-Carb Treats for Any Time of Day

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fine almond flour (blanched)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated keto sweetener (erythritol, allulose, or a blend)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional but recommended)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 large eggs, cold
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (plus 1 tablespoon for brushing)
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered keto sweetener + 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Add flavor: Stir in vanilla and lemon zest. The zest adds brightness that balances the richness.
  4. Cut in butter: Add the cold, cubed butter. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub it into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  5. Mix wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Bring the dough together: Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Stir with a spatula until a dough forms. If using mix-ins, fold them in now.
  7. Shape: Turn the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 7–8 inch round, about 3/4–1 inch thick. Smooth the edges for clean wedges.
  8. Cut and chill briefly: Use a sharp knife to cut the round into 8 wedges. Gently separate them by about 1/2 inch. Brush the tops with the extra tablespoon of cream. Chill the tray in the fridge for 10 minutes to keep the butter cold.
  9. Bake: Bake for 18–24 minutes, until the edges are golden and the tops are set. The center should spring back lightly when touched.
  10. Cool and glaze: Let scones cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. If glazing, whisk the powdered sweetener with cream and vanilla, then drizzle over cooled scones.