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Fried Scones aka Utah Scones

Updated: Oct 8, 2023 by Mindee ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 14 Comments

They're known by many different names...Utah Scones, Indian Fry Bread, Deep Fried Scones, or even Pan Fried Scones. No matter the name, this sweet treat is addictingly delicious! This recipe is easy, made without yeast, and requires no rise time!

Fried scones on a plate with fresh strawberries.
Fried scones are a favorite recipe for breakfast or brunch!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • If you're looking for the type of scone with soft, chewy insides and crispy outsides, this is it!
  • A delicious scone dripping with melted butter and honey cannot be beaten!
  • Quick and easy recipe! No yeast! No waiting for the dough to rise! Just whip up, cut out, and fry!

Ingredient Notes

  • Flour - Just regular all-purpose flour.
  • Baking Powder - The baking powder is an important ingredient in this recipe. Baking powder activates with heat. That's why this recipe calls for the milk added to the dry ingredients to be warm. Baking powder is also the reason the scones puff up in the hot cooking oil. Baking powder is what makes yeast unnecessary as well.
  • Cooking Oil - I have olive oil pictured, but you can use whatever oil you prefer to fry your scones. You could use vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or even shortening.
Simple ingredients for this fried scone recipe!
Basic ingredients for this fried scone recipe!

How to make

  • Pour oil of your choice into a deep frying pan, electric skillet, or other deep pan to roughly 1 ยฝ inches to 2 inches of oil deep.
  • Heat oil over medium heat to approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While the oil is heating, measure the flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl.
  • Carefully heat the milk in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. The milk should be warm but not hot. Think baby's bath water warm.
  • Combine milk with the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a sticky and somewhat fluffy dough comes together.
  • Dump the sticky dough onto a well-floured cutting board, baking mat, or flat surface.
This simple dough is just flour, baking powder and salt!
This simple dough is just flour, baking powder, and salt!
  • Sprinkle with flour, and knead just a couple of times so the dough isn't sticky to the touch anymore but still a soft dough.
  • Don't go overboard with the kneading. The warm milk has activated the baking powder, and over-kneading with deflate the dough and make the scones tough.
  • Pat the dough out into a rectangle shape about ยผ inch thick with your hands, as it's easier than using a rolling pin.
  • You can use a biscuit cutter if you want round scones, I personally just use a pizza cutter to cut out squares or rectangles so I don't have to overwork the dough by having to re-roll it out.
  • I get roughly 12 pieces of dough.
  • Brush off excess flour from the dough pieces before carefully placing them in the hot oil.
Pat or roll dough out, cut into pieces and fry!
Pat or roll the dough out, cut it into pieces, and fry!
  • Add more scone dough pieces to the frying oil to fill the pan without overcrowding.
  • Use tongs to turn the scones over once the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Once golden brown on both sides, remove the hot scones with tongs and place them on a paper lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
  • Serve these Utah-style scones hot with butter, honey, or powdered sugar!
Fry until golden brown on each side!
Fry until golden brown on each side!

Recipe FAQs

What's the difference between scones and fry bread?

There's not a lot of difference except for what they're served with, in my opinion. When I hear scones, I think of fried bread dough with butter and honey. When I hear fry bread, I think of Navajo tacos with ground meat and cheese.

Why do Utahns call fry bread scones?

Honestly, I have no idea. Just one of our regional quirks.

What should I serve with my scones?

Butter and honey are my go-to because they're right in the cupboard, but flavored butters are seriously the way to go! Try some Easy Honey Butter, Cinnamon Honey Butter, or even some Raspberry Butter!

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Fried Scones Recipe

Mindee
They're known by many different names...Utah Scones, Indian Fry Bread, Deep Fried Scones, or even Pan Fried Scones.ย  No matter the name, they are addictingly delicious!ย  This recipe is easy, made without yeast, and requires no rise time!
4.89 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 13 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 serving
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ยผ Cups Flour
  • 1 ยฝ Tbs Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ยผ Cups Warm Milk
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Pour oil of your choice into a deep frying pan, electric skillet, or other deep pan to roughly 1 ยฝ inches to 2 inches of oil deep.
  • Heat oil over medium heat to approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While the oil is heating, measure the flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl.
  • Carefully heat the milk in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. The milk should be warm but not hot. Think baby's bath water warm.
  • Combine milk with the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a sticky and somewhat fluffy dough comes together.
  • Dump the sticky dough onto a well-floured cutting board, baking mat, or flat surface.
  • Sprinkle with flour, and knead just a couple of times so the dough isn't sticky to the touch anymore but still a soft dough.
  • Don't go overboard with the kneading. The warm milk has activated the baking powder, and over-kneading with deflate the dough and make the scones tough.
  • Pat the dough out into a rectangle shape about ยผ inch thick.
  • You can use a biscuit cutter if you want round scones; I personally just use a pizza cutter to cut out squares or rectangles so I don't have to overwork the dough by having to re-roll it out.
  • I get roughly 12 pieces of dough.
  • Brush off excess flour from the dough pieces before carefully placing them in the hot oil.
  • Add more scone dough pieces to the frying oil to fill the pan without overcrowding.
  • Use tongs to turn the scones over once the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Once golden brown on both sides, remove the hot scones with tongs and place them on a paper lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
  • Serve these Utah-style scones hot with butter, honey, or powdered sugar!

Notes

  • Flour - Just regular all-purpose flour.
  • Baking Powder - The baking powder is an important ingredient in this recipe. Baking powder activates with heat. That's why this recipe calls for the milk added to the dry ingredients to be warm. Baking powder is also the reason the scones puff up in the hot cooking oil. Baking powder is what makes yeast unnecessary as well.
  • Cooking Oil - I have olive oil pictured, but you can use whatever oil you prefer to fry your scones. You could use vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or even shortening.
  • Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Rhonda

    November 02, 2023 at 11:18 am

    Made for breakfast. Turned out great. Thank you

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    • Mindee

      December 03, 2023 at 3:54 am

      Hope you will make it again Rhonda!

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