: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet
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That includes classic scones and jam, of course, finger sandwiches, an assortment of pretty pastries and prepared by their sister operation, The Flora Bakehouse.
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Food offerings on the menu include scones, banana nut bread, roasted tomato focaccia and chocolate chip cookies.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
The breakfasts were typically sweet—think muffins, scones, parfaits, or granola.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
When To Use Self-Rising Flour in Recipes Self-rising flour is commonly used in recipes for muffins, scones, quick breads, and other baked goods that require baking powder to achieve a light, fluffy texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Food offerings on the menu include scones, banana nut bread, roasted tomato focaccia and chocolate chip cookies.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
The breakfasts were typically sweet—think muffins, scones, parfaits, or granola.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
When To Use Self-Rising Flour in Recipes Self-rising flour is commonly used in recipes for muffins, scones, quick breads, and other baked goods that require baking powder to achieve a light, fluffy texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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scone
noun
ˈskōn 
ˈskän
: a quick bread baked on a griddle or in an oven
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