7 scone recipes you have to try at home

Scones are the perfect snack, ideal for morning tea or the perfect edible gift for your loved ones.

If you can't get enough of these easy treats, try your hand at these delicious, simple scone recipes.

Classic Scones

If you don't have Nan's trusty scone recipe, Donna Hay's Classic Scones recipe will help you create a wholesome, simple scone. Best enjoyed with jam and cream, of course. 

Cheesy Buttermilk Scones

This Rachel Allen recipe can be enjoyed with butter or as a tasty accompaniment to a bowl of soup.

Earl Grey Scones

If you're planning a High Tea at home, enjoy some earl grey in your scones as well as your cup. These scones by Anna Polyviou are perfect for tea-lovers.

Paul West's Pumpkin Scones

These rustic pumpkin scones are the perfect way to sneak some veggies into a fun treat for your kids. They're also a great way to put that pumpkin to good use instead of having it go to waste! Best served with butter and a bit of honey if you want more sweetness. 

Date and Orange Scones

Dates are a perfect natural sweetener and a great compliment to the citrus of the orange. Yum.

Caramelised Pear Scones

Australian chef Lyndey Milan's Caramelised Pear Scones will be the first to go at any baked goods table! Serve them up at an afternoon tea for an all-round favourite.

Macadamia, Bush Tomato and Pumpkin Scones

For the truly experimental cooks, try cooking with the native Australian bush tomato. This traditional bush tucker ingredient is found in the desert and is something like a sundried tomato - the perfect complement to a pumpkin scone.