Dad's Berry Buttermilk Scones Recipe

Name: Dad's Berry Buttermilk Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour or half whole wheat and half white flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons butter chilled, cut into small pieces; 1 cup berries blueberries, or blackberries, fresh or frozen; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon water

Servings: persons

3 cups whole wheat flour or half whole wheat and half white flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons butter chilled, cut into small pieces
1 cup berries blueberries, or blackberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon water

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375F (190C).
2
Butter two 9 inch diameter cake pans.
3
Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
4
Add butter, rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
Add cranberries.
6
Whisk buttermilk and 2 eggs in small bowl.
7
Stir into dry ingredients.
8
Turn out on lightly floured surface.
9
Knead gently just until soft dough forms.
10
Divide dough into 2 pieces.
11
Form each piece into ball.
12
Transfer each ball to 1 prepared pan; press out dough into 8 inch diameter round.
13
Using sharp knife, score top of each round into 8 wedges.
14
Whisk remaining egg with 1 teaspoon water in small bowl.
15
Brush mixture over scones.
16
Sprinkle with 2 teaspoon sugar.
17
Bake scones until golden, about 30 minutes.
18
Cool 5 minutes.
19
Invert scones onto platters.
20
Turn right side up.
21
Cut along score marks.
22
Serve warm.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups whole wheat flour or half whole wheat and half white flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Dad's Berry 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.

Dad's Berry Buttermilk Scones

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