What's a good trick for slicing the cinnamon bun scone dough cleanly?

If you don't have a very sharp knife, using dental floss can help give a cleaner cut and preserve the swirls better than a knife.

What type of sugar is best for the scone dough?

The recipe calls for caster sugar for the scone dough, but any sugar you have on hand can be used as a substitute.

How will I know when my Cinnamon Bun Scones are fully baked?

Bake them in a preheated oven for 8-12 minutes; they should be well risen and golden, with the exact time depending on their size.

What is the optional glaze for these scones?

You can drizzle an optional glaze made from confectioners' sugar and milk, with a drop of vanilla extract or cinnamon added to taste.

What kind of butter is used in this recipe?

This recipe specifically uses vegan butter for both the scone dough and the sweet cinnamon and brown sugar filling.

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Cinnamon Bun Scones
[Vegan]

Name: Cinnamon Bun Scones [Vegan]
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Scones:; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; Scant 1/4 cup vegan butter; 1 3/4 tablespoons caster sugar or any sugar; 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk; 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Filling:; 2 tablespoons vegan butter; Scant 3/8 cup brown sugar; 4 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

RC By: Rachel Clarke

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Close-up of freshly baked vegan Cinnamon Bun Scones, golden brown with visible cinnamon swirls, some drizzled with a white glaze, cooling on a baking tray.

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Ingredients You Need for Cinnamon Bun Scones [Vegan]

For the Scones:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
Scant 1/4 cup vegan butter
1 3/4 tablespoons caster sugar or any sugar
1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling:

2 tablespoons vegan butter
Scant 3/8 cup brown sugar
4 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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How to Prepare Cinnamon Bun Scones [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, then stir in the sugar. Mix the milk and vanilla extract together, then add enough milk to make a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead very lightly.
Melt the butter for the filling, then mix in the sugar and cinnamon.
Roll the dough out and spread the filling on top, then roll the dough up like you would when making cinnamon buns. Slice the dough roughly 1-inch thick, then place on a baking tray. If you do not have a very sharp knife, using dental floss can sometimes give a cleaner cut and won't mess up your swirls as much as a knife.
Bake in a preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, depending on the size of your buns, they should be well risen and golden. Leave to cool on the baking tray.
This step is optional. Mix confectioners' sugar and milk, add a drop of vanilla extract or cinnamon to taste, and drizzle over buns.