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Fried Scones aka Utah Scones

Published: Oct 15, 2022 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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 addictingly delicious! This recipe is easy, made without yeast and requires no rise time!

Fried scones on a plate with fresh strawberries.
Fried scones is 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 beat!
  • Quick and easy recipe! No yeast! No waiting for 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 what 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 ½ 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 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 ¼ 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 in the hot oil.
Pat or roll dough out, cut into pieces and fry!
Pat or roll dough out, cut into pieces and fry!
  • Add more scone dough pieces to the frying oil to fill the pan without over crowding.
  • 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 fried bread dough with butter and honey. When I hear fry bread I think 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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  • Easy Strawberry Shortcake

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Fried Scones Recipe

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  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes (per batch)
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Scones 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

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


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 ¼ cups Flour
  • 1 ½ Tbs . Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 ¼ cups Warm Milk
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Pour oil of your choice into a deep frying pan, electric skillet or other deep pan to roughly 1 ½ inches to 2 inches of oil deep.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat to approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. While the oil is heating, measure the flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. Combine milk with the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a sticky and somewhat fluffy dough comes together.
  6. Dump the sticky dough onto a well floured cutting board, baking mat or flat surface.
  7. Sprinkle with flour, and knead just a couple times so the dough isn't sticky to the touch anymore but still a soft dough.
  8. 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.
  9. Pat the dough out into a rectangle shape about ¼ inch thick.
  10. 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.
  11. I get roughly 12 pieces of dough.
  12. Brush off excess flour from the dough pieces before carefully placing in the hot oil.
  13. Add more scone dough pieces to the frying oil to fill the pan without over crowding.
  14. Use tongs to turn the scones over once the bottoms are golden brown.
  15. 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.
  16. 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 what oil you prefer to fry your scones. You could use vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil or even shortening.
  • Nutritional Disclaimer

Keywords: fried scones, deep fried scones, utah scones, how to make fried scones, Navajo tacos, Indian fry bread

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Comments

  1. Jeff

    November 26, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    Love scones and these rate at the top

    Reply
  2. Angela

    February 21, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    I know these as Indian Fry Bread and they are incredible! My kids went crazy for them. Thanks for the great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Sue

    February 21, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    I adore scones and have never heard of this recipe, can't wait to try!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman

    February 21, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    (Aaaah...give me a minute; I'm having a Sconecutter flashback.) These scones are delicious!! We especially love them slathered with honey-butter!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Tavo

    February 21, 2022 at 12:45 pm

    Nice! I really enjoyed making these scones! I had the ingredients handy and thought, why not? De-LI!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Anjali

    February 21, 2022 at 12:17 pm

    I remember getting fried scones at the fair when I was a kid but never knew how to recreate that recipe at home! I can't wait to try your version soon - it brings me back to my childhood!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Tracy Dall

    February 20, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    Would you be able to convert this for an air fryer? Looks super yummy!!

    Reply
    • mindeescookingobsession

      February 22, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Hmmm....I don't know that they would turn out well in an air fryer.

      Reply
  8. Brandon

    January 09, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    This is the exact recipe I was looking for! Thank you for posting this. We just made them and my whole family loves them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • mindeescookingobsession

      January 10, 2020 at 10:19 am

      You're welcome!!!

      Reply

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