Buttermilk Scones Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat flour (white flour would also work); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons butter, chilled (stick it in the freezer while you're whipping everything else up); 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk and vinegar substituion above); 1 egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 2/3 cup dried fruit (chopped into bite-sized pieces as needed); buttermilk, for brushing; sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

2 cups wheat flour (white flour would also work)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, chilled (stick it in the freezer while you're whipping everything else up)
1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk and vinegar substituion above)
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2/3 cup dried fruit (chopped into bite-sized pieces as needed)
buttermilk, for brushing
sugar, for dusting

1
Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium bowl; gently whisk together till well combined.
2
Cut in butter with two knives till mixture resembles small floury peas. Stir in dried fruit till it's well coated with flour (this prevent clumps of fruit from forming in the scone).
3
Combine buttermilk, egg, and vanilla; whisk till well blended. Stir into dry ingredients, stirring gently till soft dough forms.
4
Turn dough out onto parchment lined baking sheet and form into a 8-inch round. (May also form into individual scones if you like).
5
Brush top of scone with a little milk and sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar. (If you sprinkle heavily, a sugary crust will form).
6
Bake scone at 375 deg. F. for 12-15 minutes, till scone tests done. Let cool a couple minutes before serving.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups wheat flour (white flour would also work), 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 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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