Buttermilk Scones Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more fordusting; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder (available in the baking aisle); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (optional); 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons coarse brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more fordusting
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder (available in the baking aisle)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (optional)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons coarse brown sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, dry buttermilk and salt in a medium bowl.
3
Add the rosemary and/or chocolate chips.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter, vanilla and 1 cup cream.
5
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
6
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute.
7
Divide the dough into 2 balls; roll out each ball into a 1/2-to-3/4-inch-thick disk.
8
Brush the tops of the disks with the remaining 2 tablespoons cream, then sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
9
Cut each disk into 6 wedges.
10
Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12 to 16 minutes.
11
Transfer to a rack to cool.
12
Photograph by James Baigrie

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more fordusting, 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Scones

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